Evening Shift Unit Manager

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PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905 and 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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

PACCAR’s Peterbilt brand has reigned as America’s premium quality truck manufacturer since 1939. The company focuses on delivering products and services that improve customers’ performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind.

Leads team members to identify, manage, and execute the plant’s process improvement opportunities. Manages production employees to attain production and quality goals. Identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues. Ensures production resources—including materials, equipment, and human resources—are available as needed to maintain production schedules. Drives continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment. Responsible for managing and owning department functions of the business and creating an engaged, team‑oriented workforce to improve business results.

• Acts as a primary resource to the production team to help drive PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment
• Manages production and maintenance activities to meet plant goals efficiently and effectively—accountable for line performance
• Leads and engages team members to improve systems, processes, and procedures
• Leads by example and demonstrates PACCAR values
• Maintains the team’s adherence to plant rules, policies, and procedures
• Coaches the team in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root‑cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communications
• Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions through root‑cause analysis
• Seeks and provides resources for the team and provides necessary training to help the team reach its goals
• Conducts frequent safety coaching with the team and leads implementation of safe work practices
• Leads and/or actively participates in Focused Improvement Teams to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Accurately manages time and attendance for hourly employees daily through an established time‑keeping system and takes immediate action to resolve issues as they arise
• Responds to or resolves all employee issues in their area of responsibility
• Enforces work rules and assesses with corrective action when warranted
• Ensures all newly hired employees receive training
• Leads the team in tracking and understanding performance metrics and creates action plans to address performance gaps
• Actively reinforces key PPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing of team members, standard work, and ensuring effective pre‑shift meetings
• Provides frequent informal and periodic formal job performance feedback to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business related field highly preferred
• 1‑3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines
• Team leadership skills
• 1‑3+ years’ experience leading high‑performance work teams a plus
• Ability to perform formal root‑cause analysis to identify and resolve operational issues
• Strong leadership, organizational, and planning abilities; excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills are essential
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Four‑year degree is recommended.

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off—minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
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