Assistant Production Manager - Lean & Quality Lead (1st/2nd Shift)

PACCAR; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness programs

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company in Renton is seeking a production/process improvement professional to lead initiatives across Safety, Quality, Production, and Material activities at the plant. You will identify and eliminate defects by driving sustainable improvements through data mining and coordinating activities.

The role requires planning production activities, leading Production Leads, and training teams in Lean and continuous improvement practices. Shift flexibility includes 1st or 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience required, experience in Manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies, Six Sigma tools a plus.
• Strong communication, customer service, documentation, organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to train others on improvement concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and get results.
• Proficient in using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of production systems.
• Must be a team player and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Manager in planning production activities and serving as a first line manager to Production Leads.
• Provide coverage for the Production Manager role.
• Support the training, motivation and safety of High Performance Work Team members.
• Investigate, propose, and implement improvements to processes that help change Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Supply Chain performance.
• Ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained through development of standard work instructions, desk procedures, and training.
• Support the PACCAR Production System by participating in lean leadership, 5S, Kaizen events and process audits.
• Effectively support other functions as directed by the Production Manager.
• Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company in Renton is seeking a production/process improvement professional to lead initiatives across Safety, Quality, Production, and Material activities at the plant. You will identify and eliminate defects by driving sustainable improvements through data mining and coordinating activities.

The role requires planning production activities, leading Production Leads, and training teams in Lean and continuous improvement practices. Shift flexibility includes 1st or 2nd shift.