Production Area Manager Evening Shift

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. 



 
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Requisition Summary

DIRECTS MANAGERS IN A LARGE MANUFACTURING AREA TO ATTAIN SAFETY, QUALITY, AND PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES ACROSS ALL PRODUCTION SHIFTS.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

•PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, COORDINATION, AND DIRECTION TO MEET DEPARTMENT AND PLANT GOALS.

•PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PROMOTING POSITIVE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT AS WELL AS EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND OVERALL DEVELOPMENT.

•BUILDS TRUST AND ENABLES OTHERS TO BE HIGH PERFORMERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES.

•MONITORS PROCEDURES TO MEET PRODUCTION SCHEDULES, RECOMMENDING OR INITIATING IMPROVEMENTS IN PRODUCTION METHODS, EQUIPMENT, OPERATING EFFICIENCY, WORKING CONDITIONS AND COSTS.

•CHAMPION AND/OR COORDINATE ACTIONS TO MEET AND IMPROVE OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS.

•MANAGE FREQUENTLY CHANGING PRIORITIES, WHILE MAINTAINING CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF PRODUCT.

•DEFINE AND MONITOR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND PROVIDE REGULAR UPDATES TO PLANT MANAGEMENT.

•DIRECTS PROPER STAFFING, TRAINING, AND SAFETY OF ASSIGNED EMPLOYEES.

•INITIATES OR APPROVES PERSONNEL ACTIONS INCLUDING PROMOTIONS, TRANSFERS, COUNSELING, ETC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

•PREPARES OR DIRECTS PREPARATION OF REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATES ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER AREA MANAGERS TO ACHIEVE INTERRELATED GOALS.

•ESTABLISHES AND MONITORS DEPARTMENT(S) BUDGET.

•BENCHMARK PEERS (LOCAL AND OTHER PACCAR LOCATIONS), SUPPLIERS AND INDUSTRY RELATED COMPANIES.

•RECOMMENDS AND SUPPORTS CAPITAL EXPENDITURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.

•PERFORMS OTHER JOB DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :

• SAFETY CONSCIOUS AND QUALITY DRIVEN.
• DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP SKILLS INCLUDING ABILITY TO SUPERVISE, MAKE DECISIONS, AND USE GOOD JUDGMENT.
• STRONG LEADERSHIP, INTERPERSONAL, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND CRITICAL PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS.
• DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY, SET DIRECTION, AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS.
• EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
• DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COORDINATE MULTIPLE PRIORITIES IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT.
• STRONG PC SKILLS, INCLUDING PROFICIENCY IN EXCEL, WORD, AND POWERPOINT.
• SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO MEET CERTAIN PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION.
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIRED.
• 6-SIGMA CERTIFICATION PREFERRED.

Education

BACHELORS DEGREE REQUIRED

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.