Production Manager Job
Company: Paccar
Location: Renton
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Company InformationPACCAR 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 InformationKenworth Truck Company is the
manufacturer of The World's 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 company's 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 Agency's Clean
Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly
products.Requisition Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for managing a safe work
environment, establishing, monitoring, and improving performance to
plant/department goals. The Production Manager is expected to
manage multiple metrics, prepare and present operating plans and
implement and drive PACCAR Production System initiatives.Job
Functions / ResponsibilitiesPrimary job function is managing first
line managers, Production Leads and a production department
consisting of 30 to 70 hourly Assemblers.Supports the training,
motivation and safety of High Performance Work Team members and
representatives.Oversees the distribution of work assignments to
team members/representatives in accordance with the production
objectives.Responsible for setting and meeting production goals,
including safety, quality, delivery reliability, scrap, labor
efficiency, and housekeeping.Initiates personnel actions including
performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, disciplinary
measures, etc., in accordance with Kenworth guidelines and
procedures.Prepares meaningful reports/analysis for
management.Leads process improvement efforts such as: Paccar
Production System which includes lean leadership, 5S, effective
root cause and corrective action for repetitive issues, quality
improvement initiatives, auditing, waste reduction, and Kaizen
events.Maintains a collaborative work environment with colleagues
and supports new production implementations.Engages employees in
goals, continuous improvements, projects, etc.Serves as a coach and
mentor in the personal and professional development of team
members.Responsible for departmental budgeting and meeting
financial obligations.Recommends and assists in capital expenditure
process for improvements as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree
in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Materials
Management or -related field required.3-5 years of production
supervisory experience.Working knowledge of assembly operations,
continuous improvement tools and methodologies, and teambuilding
skills.Possess problem solving skills with the ability to function
equally well as a team leader.Demonstrated leadership and strong
interpersonal skills.Ability to operate and actively participate in
a team-oriented environment.Ability to initiate and lead change
through continuous process improvements.Excellent written and
verbal communication skills.Previous experience with
PACCAR/Kenworth desirable.Experience in the application of lean
leadership principlesWorking knowledge of PACCAR/Kenworth personnel
procedures and labor agreements (union) desirable.Trained as a Six
Sigma Green Belt or equivalent a plus.Additional Job Board
InformationPACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veteran/Disability.
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