Assistant PDC Manager - Rockford (GRADE 32)

PACCAR; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Senior Distribution/Operations Leader to direct a 265,000 sq ft distribution center and lead a team of 65+ associates and supervisors. You will drive efficiency, safety, and quality while managing budgets, metrics, and outbound logistics for dealers across the region.

You will apply Six Sigma principles, oversee technology-driven processes, and develop future leaders within PACCAR, with travel and relocation as needed to support business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Six Sigma certification; Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and change management.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, quality, supply chain or inventory control.
• Ability to manage technical projects like RF and voice-picking in DCs.
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficiency expected.
• Excellent group presentation and communication skills.
• Willing to travel occasionally and relocate within US/Canada.

Responsibilities

• Direct all shift warehouse operations in a 265,000 sq ft facility and ensure efficient product flow.
• Lead with integrity, promote teamwork, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Manage costs, productivity, quality, inventory, service, and safety metrics.
• Use data/tools to drive improvements and accountability culture.
• Operate within budgets and oversee outbound freight logistics.
• Recruit, train, develop, and evaluate staff for career growth.
• Prepare, direct, and coordinate reports and information.
• Engage in special projects and customer relations with dealers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Change management

Communication

Travel

Relocation readiness

Spanish/French/Portuguese (nice toHave

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition Summary

Under the general supervision of the PACCAR Parts Distribution Center (PDC) Manager, you will have the ability to impact the culture and success of an entire operation, including developing new distribution processes, championing new technologies to drive improvements in safety and ergonomics, productivity and quality. You will lead a team of over 65 Distribution Associates and Warehouse Supervisors, servicing over 100 dedicated dealers and customers. In addition, you will be working with dealers on creative solutions to increase loyalty and grow sales, and developing future leaders within the PACCAR organization.

Job Functions

• Direct all shift warehouse operations in a 265,000 square foot facility and assuring the expedient flow of product in/out of the distribution center.
• Lead by example with highest degree of integrity, promote teamwork, and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Manage within established cost, productivity, quality, inventory control, customer service, and safety metrics.
• Foster and lead a climate of continuous improvement. Understanding and desire to use data and statistical tools to drive operational improvements; strong focus on metrics and culture of accountability.
• Perform within approved Operating and Capital budgets.
• Manage outbound freight logistics to ensure high quality at lowest possible cost.
• Manage assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met.
• Prepare, direct, and coordinate reports and information.
• Participate in special assignments/projects.
• Develop a positive relationship with the customer (dealers), maintain market knowledge of regional dealers, supply base, and competitor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of related industry work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership and supervision experience in related field.
• Six Sigma Certified;Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, problem solving, and change management.
• Distribution, logistics, manufacturing, quality, supply chain or inventory control experience.
• Ability to manage technical projects, like radio frequency and voice picking within the distribution environment.
• Intermediate to advanced PC skills: MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint.
• Proven group presentation skills; communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
• Available for occasional travel.
• Available for relocation within US/CAN preferred.

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 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 (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• 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 programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is eligible for a holiday gift
• This position may offer relocation assistance benefits

Salary Range:

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $112,800 - $144,700 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Information:

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.

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. Get started!