Assembly Unit Manager – Lead & Improve Production

PACCAR; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

EAP services

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR's Unit Manager Assembly SG 23 in Columbus, MS leads a large manufacturing area to maximize product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a BS degree, 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, supervisory exposure, and strong data-driven problem solving with clear communication. It offers opportunities to drive continuous improvements and develop leadership skills within a global truck manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree required.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a team environment.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt trained preferred.
• Flexibility to work any shift and weekends required.
• Long-term leadership goals for executive leadership.
• Possess data driven problem solving skills with the ability to function equally well as a team leader.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members of a large manufacturing area to attain the maximum product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Distributes work assignments to team members/representatives in accordance with the production objectives.
• Responsible for meeting daily production goals, including safety, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, housekeeping.
• Initiates personnel actions including performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, etc., in accordance with PEC values, guidelines, and procedures.
• Prepares meaningful reports/analysis for management.
• Lead and participate in process improvement efforts such as: PPS which includes 5S, effective corrective actions for repetitive quality issues, PQI initiatives, line damage audits, scrap reduction teams, gatekeeper program, defects per unit (DPU) reduction, Kaizen events, and outsourcing opportunities.
• Supports new production implementations.
• Engages associates in goals, continuous improvements, projects, etc.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Leadership

Education

B.S. degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

PACCAR's Unit Manager Assembly SG 23 in Columbus, MS leads a large manufacturing area to maximize product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a BS degree, 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, supervisory exposure, and strong data-driven problem solving with clear communication. It offers opportunities to drive continuous improvements and develop leadership skills within a global truck manufacturing leader.