Team Lead

Company Information

PACCAR is a Global 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 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

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. a suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Job Summary

The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the hour-by-hour operations on the manufacturing floor. This role supports Supervisors in managing daily production and distribution flows, coordinating personnel deployment, resolving SAP report issues, and driving process improvements to enhance safety, productivity, and quality. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisors in managing daily production and distribution flow.
• Support Supervisors in logistically managing the deployment of shop floor personnel.
• Resolve daily SAP report issues and serve as the primary point of contact for identifying and resolving area data process errors.
• Recommend process and/or system changes to improve safety, productivity, and quality.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and plant personnel to enhance system knowledge base.
• Communicate with other departments regarding order status and plant-required tasks (e.g., delivery deletion, production order status, transfer order generation).
• Assist in employee training related to SAP interfacing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. 

Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP Warehouse Management.
• Proven record of excellence in attendance, dependability, and safety.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, flexible, and able to handle the pressure of a high-volume operation.
• Computer literacy with familiarity in MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing and/or distribution experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP, RF, and operations preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and follow written and oral instructions. 

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. 
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during shift hours. 
• Capacity to withstand physical demands such as lifting, bending, and repetitive motions as required on the manufacturing floor. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a noisy environment. 

Competencies

PACCAR Benefits

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
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. 

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