Continuous Improvement & Systems Program Manager

PACCAR Parts

Renton (WA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 147,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP services

Holiday gift eligibility

Job summary

PACCAR Parts is seeking a Materials Continuous Improvement and Systems Program Manager to lead Six Sigma initiatives within Materials, managing the Six Sigma program and acting as the primary contact for systems project management.

You will guide cross-functional teams, mentor belts, define system requirements, prioritize changes, and communicate progress and savings to senior leadership while documenting processes for training.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required.
5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Basic statistical, process, and product knowledge.
Proven project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Able to manage and resolve conflict.
Black Belt Certification desired.
Experience working with JDA Planning Software desired.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
Able to drive change and improve existing processes and standards.

Responsibilities

Apply Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects.
Challenge conventional wisdom by demonstrating successful application of new methodologies to improve product and process quality.
Mentor Materials and Division belts and identify candidates for Six Sigma Training.
Help develop and lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
Transfer best practices, techniques, procedures and tools to peers and other process improvement teams.
Work with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement process improvement plans.
Provide analysis and feedback to senior management on project activities, improvements, and savings.
Identify Materials systems issues. Define systems requirement specifications for modifications with the key business owners.
Manage the prioritization, quality, and implementation of any systems change to ensure minimal down time and impact to the business.
Document system processes from the user perspective to facilitate process training.

Skills

Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistics

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Black Belt Certification

Tools

JDA Planning Software

Job description

Requisition Summary

The Materials Continuous Improvement and Systems Program Manager is an intricate part of the development, management and implementation of continuous improvement activities and strategic initiatives within Materials. This individual manages the Six Sigma program and acts as a primary point of contact for systems project management within the Materials Department.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Apply Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects.
Challenge conventional wisdom by demonstrating successful application of new methodologies to improve product and process quality.
Mentor Materials and Division belts and identify candidates for Six Sigma Training.
Help develop and lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
Transfer best practices, techniques, procedures and tools to peers and other process improvement teams.
Work with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement process improvement plans.
Provide analysis and feedback to senior management on project activities, improvements, and savings.
Identify Materials systems issues. Define systems requirement specifications for modifications with the key business owners.
Manage the prioritization, quality, and implementation of any systems change to ensure minimal down time and impact to the business.
Document system processes from the user perspective to facilitate process training.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required
5+ years of relavent professional experience
Basic statistical, process, and product knowledge
Proven project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Able to manage and resolve conflict
Black Belt Certification desired
Experience working with JDA Planning Software desired
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
Able to drive change and improve existing processes and standards

Additional Job Board Information

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

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $104,100 - $146,630 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 eCommerce and Marketing Technology that generates and supports industry leading sales in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for our dealerships and customers.