Area Manager, Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with up to 5% match

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is seeking an Area Manager to guide production operations and align with Dynacraft’s vision for North America. This role leads manufacturing parts for truck plants and drives safety, quality, and efficiency.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to implement new technologies. You will develop people and processes, lead cross‑functional teams, and advance Six Sigma initiatives through data‑driven decisions and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Six Sigma certification (preferred)

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

Skills

Manufacturing operations leadership

Safety, quality, production standards

Leadership and team development

Process analysis and continuousimprov

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving and root cause

Performance management

Operational planning and execution

Data-driven decision-making

Five years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Six Sigma certification

Job description

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is seeking an Area Manager to guide production operations and align with Dynacraft’s vision for North America. This role leads manufacturing parts for truck plants and drives safety, quality, and efficiency.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to implement new technologies. You will develop people and processes, lead cross‑functional teams, and advance Six Sigma initiatives through data‑driven decisions and continuous