Assistant Production Manager

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

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The Worlds 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 companys dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agencys Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

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

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 &Skills

• 4 Year College degree in business engineering or related field required.
  3 years of 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.
  Effective conflict resolution 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.

Salary 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 Assistant Production Manager is $77700 $106900 annually. Additionally this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Job Board Information

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

This is a safety-sensitive position and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.