Area Manager

PACCAR Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with 5%+公司

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA options

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. is seeking an Area Manager in Louisville to lead production operations, improve safety, quality and efficiency, and drive cross-functional collaboration across North America. You will guide teams to meet plant goals and implement new technologies for evolving manufacturing needs.

This role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and development of people. The company offers strong benefits and growth opportunities within a Fortune 500 environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and production standards.
• Leadership and team development experience.
• Ability to analyze processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Performance management and employee relations experience.
• Operational planning and execution.
• Minimum five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize production cells, layouts and standards.
• Supervise and assign work based on production schedules.
• Train, coach and evaluate team members with regular feedback.
• Support disciplinary actions and employee development.
• Provide timely updates to plant leadership on performance metrics.
• Promote positive employee relations and engagement.
• Assist recruiting and succession planning.
• Participate in leadership development and training initiatives.
• Benchmark best practices across PACCAR and external orgs.
• Lead Six Sigma projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support quality audits.
• Complete assigned projects and special initiatives.

Skills

Safety standards

Leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Performance management

Operational planning

Five years experience

Job description

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Area Manager

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40258

Company: PACCAR

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 high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso 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

Job Summary

The Area Manager is responsible for supporting the strategic direction of the plant in alignment with Dynacraft’s vision and business goals. This role leads production operations focused on manufacturing parts supplied to truck plants across North America.

The Area Manager will drive operational excellence by improving safety, quality, efficiency, and processes while leading cross-functional collaboration. This role requires a strong leader who is innovative, adaptable, and capable of developing both people and processes to support new technologies and evolving manufacturing needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of Dynacraft standards, including safety, quality, efficiency, and operational procedures
• Lead the development and optimization of production cells, including assembly processes, layout, and standards
• Supervise and assign work to employees based on production schedules and customer requirements
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members; provide regular feedback and performance reviews
• Recommend disciplinary actions when necessary and support employee development
• Provide timely updates to plant leadership on performance metrics and operational changes
• Promote positive employee relations and engagement within the team
• Support recruiting activities and succession planning efforts
• Participate in leadership development and training initiatives
• Benchmark best practices across PACCAR and external organizations
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma projects
• Conduct root cause analysis and support quality audits
• Complete assigned projects and special initiatives as required

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and production standards
• Leadership and team development skills
• Ability to analyze processes and drive continuous improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Performance management and employee relations experience
• Operational planning and execution
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience

Education

Act with Integrity

Drive for Results

Influence Others

Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives

Manage Execution

Manage Talent

Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Think Strategically

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

Additional Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

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