Assistant Production Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: Apr 20, 2026 Company: PACCAR 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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates 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 As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Paid short-and long-term disability program Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus Requisition Summary This position is responsible for process improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Production, and Material activities at the plant. This individual drives the identification and elimination of defects in the plant and field by making sustainable improvements through data mining and coordination of activities. Job Functions / Responsibilities Assist Production Manager in planning production activities and serving as a first line manager to Production Leads. Provide coverage for the Production Manager role. Support the training, motivation and safety of High Performance Work Team members. Investigate, propose, and implement improvements to processes that help change Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Supply Chain performance. Ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained through development of standard work instructions, desk procedures, and training. Support the PACCAR Production System by participating in lean leadership, 5S, Kaizen events and process audits. Effectively support other functions as directed by the Production Manager. Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field required. 5+ years of relevant experience required, experience in Manufacturing preferred. Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies, training and experience in use of Six Sigma tools a plus. Strong communication, customer service, documentation, organization and analytical skills. Ability to train others on improvement concepts. Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to drive continuous improvement and get results. Proficient in using MS Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated understanding of production systems. Must be a team player and able to multi-task. Additional Job Board Information At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $86,900 - $124,100 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. Kenworth Truck Company- Renton is an E-Verify employer. Nearest Major Market: Seattle Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Production Manager, Industrial, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Operations, Manufacturing, Management #J-18808-Ljbffr PACCAR Inc