Site Operations Manager; SG ; Evening

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.

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:

The Site Operations Manager on the evening shift is responsible for managing a safe work environment, establishing, monitoring, and improving performance to plant/department goals. The Site Operations Manager is expected to manage multiple metrics, prepare and present operating plans and implement and drive PACCAR Production System initiatives.

• The Site Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for directing Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Materials activities to provide a quality product that meets customer demand safely.
• The primary job function is developing & managing front-line managers in multiple departments while ensuring plant goals are met.
• Maintains a collaborative work environment with colleagues and serves as a coach and mentor in the personal and professional development of team members.
• Supports the training, motivation, and safety of High-Performance Work Teams 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.
• In conjunction with Human Resources, ensure appropriate hiring, orientation, training, performance reviews, counseling and disciplinary actions of employees.
• Prepares meaningful reports/analyses for management.
• Leads process improvement efforts such as PACCARProduction System which includes lean leadership, 5S, effective root cause and corrective action for repetitive issues, quality improvement initiatives, auditing, waste reduction, and Kaizen events.
• Champion multiple Six Sigma projects
• Assist in the research, creation, and management of department budgets, major plant projects involving cost reduction and new product manufacturing setup and implementation.
• Control monthly costs per the plant budget.
• Ensure local compliance with PACCAR quality programs. Maintain quality standards per ISO and IATF requirements.
• Assist in devising, reviewing and implementing methods for improving productivity and machine uptime.
• Maintain effective communication between departments to ensure maximum cost-savings and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Must be able to think strategically and develop strategic plans to meet company and facility objectives.
• Ensure compliance with division/corporate policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of strategic direction for PACCAR Engine Company.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Materials Management orrelated field required.
• 10 plus years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of assembly and machining operations, continuous improvement tools and methodologies, and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to coach and develop all levels of employees.
• Possesses 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, gain buy-in, and lead change…