Production Manager Job

Company: Paccar
Location: Renton
Posted on: May 12, 2022

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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