Continuous Improvement & Systems Program Manager

Requisition Summary

The Materials Continuous Improvement and Systems Program Manager is an intricate part of the development, management and implementation of continuous improvement activities and strategic initiatives within Materials. This individual manages the Six Sigma program and acts as a primary point of contact for systems project management within the Materials Department.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Apply Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects.
• Challenge conventional wisdom by demonstrating successful application of new methodologies to improve product and process quality.
• Mentor Materials and Division belts and identify candidates for Six Sigma Training.
• Help develop and lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
• Transfer best practices, techniques, procedures and tools to peers and other process improvement teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement process improvement plans.
• Provide analysis and feedback to senior management on project activities, improvements, and savings.
• Identify Materials systems issues. Define systems requirement specifications for modifications with the key business owners.
• Manage the prioritization, quality, and implementation of any systems change to ensure minimal down time and impact to the business.
• Document system processes from the user perspective to facilitate process training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 5+ years of relavent professional experience
• Basic statistical, process, and product knowledge
• Proven project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Able to manage and resolve conflict
• Black Belt Certification desired
• Experience working with JDA Planning Software desired
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Able to drive change and improve existing processes and standards

Additional Job Board Information

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 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 (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• 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 programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is eligible for a holiday gift

Additional Job Board Information

Salary Range:

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 $104,100 - $146,630 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Information:

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class eCommerce and Marketing Technology that generates and supports industry leading sales in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for our dealerships and customers.

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.



 
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