Unit Manager SG24

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Internal candidates should notify their supervisor about job interests and applications upon submission. 

Grade Level will be determined based upon related experience, skills, knowledge, and education.

Company Information

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 also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Division Information

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride.  Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Leads team members to identify, manage, and execute the plants process improvement opportunities. Manages production employees to attain production and quality goals. Identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues. Ensures production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules. Drives continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale and environment. Responsible for managing and owning department functions of the business and creating an engaged, team-oriented work force in order to improve business results.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary resource to production team to help drive PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment
• Manages production and maintenance activities to meet plant goals efficiently and effectively – accountable for line performance.
• Leads and engages team members to improve systems, processes and procedures.
• Leads by example and demonstrates PACCAR values.
• Maintains team’s adherence to plant rules, policies, and procedures.
• Coaches team in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communications.
• Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Seeks and provides resources for team and provides necessary training that will assist the team in reaching its goals.
• Conducts frequent Safety coaching with team and leads implementation of safe work practices.
• Leads and/or actively participates in Focused Improvement Teams to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Accurately manage time and attendance for hourly employees daily through established time keeping system and takes immediate action to resolve issues as they arise.
• Responsible to respond to or resolve all employee issues in their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for enforcing work rules and assessing with corrective action when warranted.
• Ensure all newly hired employees receive training.
• Leads team in tracking and understanding performance metrics and creating action plans to address performance gaps.
• Actively reinforces key PPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing of team members, Standard Work and ensuring effective pre-shift meetings.
• Provides frequent informal and periodic formal job performance feedback to team.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Team leadership skills
• 1-3+ years’ experience leading high performance work teams a plus
• Ability to perform formal root cause analysis to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Strong leadership; organizational and planning abilities; and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written, verbal and group or individual presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalency certificate is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field highly preferred

General Description of All Benefits

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

• 401(k) 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 insurance 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.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ+ support group).

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