Assistant Plant Manager - Evening Shift

Paccar Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Pension plan

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to support the strategic direction and execution for Dynacraft's Louisville operations.

You will lead a multi‑shift team of supervisors, coordinators, and staff to deliver safety, quality, and on‑time product launches while driving productivity and profitability. The role partners across Operations, HR, Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Logistics to foster continuous improvement, employee development, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or related operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop employees.
• Understanding of production facilities, assembly operations, and distribution processes.
• Experience in multi‑shift manufacturing or distribution environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality methods and process performance tools (statistical problem solving, CP analysis, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the strategic direction for Dynacraft's Louisville plant.
• Manage plant objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, product launches, productivity, and profitability.
• Oversee daily activities of supervisors, coordinators, office and operations staff in a multi‑shift operation.
• Manage manufacturing and shipping activities supporting line‑sequenced, just‑in‑time customer requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, orientation, training, performance management, and corrective action.
• Develop and support Best in Class employee safety programs.
• Champion Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support major cost‑reduction, productivity, and new‑product manufacturing projects.
• Maintain compliance with quality programs and applicable quality‑system requirements.
• Support development and management of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and profitability.
• Manage logistics and returnable‑container deployment and administration.
• Maintain effective communication with the Dynacraft Division office and cross‑functional organizations.
• Drive collaboration across plant functions to improve manufacturing and distribution performance.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Multi‑shift operations

Quality methods (Six Sigma, FMEA)

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Six Sigma training preferred

Job description

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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

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities inLouisville, KY and McKinney, TX.

Requisition Summary

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for supporting the Plant Manager in developing and executing the strategic direction of Dynacraft's Louisville operations in alignment with division goals and customer requirements. The role helps ensure the plant achieves its objectives for safety, quality, on-time delivery, successful product launches, productivity, and profitability.

This position provides leadership across a multi-shift manufacturing and distribution operation and oversees the daily activities of supervisors, coordinators, office and operations specialists, and contract employees. The Assistant Plant Manager partners cross‑functionally with Operations, Human Resources, Quality, Engineering, Materials, Logistics, and other functions to drive operational excellence, employee development, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

The position also supports manufacturing and shipping schedules for line‑sequenced, just‑in‑time products supplied to Peterbilt and Kenworth truck plants and aftermarket customers.

The work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday from 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, with the flexibility to support multiple shifts and respond to operational needs outside the standard work schedule as required.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the strategic direction for Dynacraft's Louisville plant.
• Manage plant objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, product launches, productivity, and profitability.
• Oversee daily activities of supervisors, coordinators, office and operations specialists, and contract employees in a multi‑shift operation.
• Manage manufacturing and shipping activities supporting line‑sequenced, just‑in‑time customer requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, orientation, training, performance management, counseling, and corrective action.
• Develop and support Best in Class employee safety programs.
• Champion Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support major cost‑reduction, productivity, and new‑product manufacturing projects.
• Maintain compliance with Dynacraft quality programs and applicable quality‑system requirements.
• Support development and management of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and profitability.
• Manage logistics and returnable‑container deployment and administration.
• Maintain effective communication with the Dynacraft Division office and cross‑functional organizations.
• Drive collaboration across plant functions to improve manufacturing and distribution performance.

Qualifications

• Seven (7)+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or a related operational environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively supervise and develop employees.
• Strong understanding of production facilities, assembly operations, and distribution processes.
• Experience leading operations within a multi‑shift manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality methods and process performance tools, including statistical problem solving, process capability analysis, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and continuous improvement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across Operations, HR, Quality, Engineering, Materials, Logistics, and other business functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or another appropriate field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Six Sigma training strongly preferred.

Act with Integrity

Adjust to Your Environment

Aim for Success

Build High-Performance Teams

Communication Skills

Create Meaning

Drive for Results

Influence Others

Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives

Lead the Execution

Manage Execution

Manage Talent

Managerial Courage

Technical Acumen

Think Strategically

Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen

• 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 Job Board 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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