Continuous Improvement & Systems Program Manager

PACCAR Inc

Renton (WA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 147,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% company match

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR Inc in Renton, WA seeks a Materials Continuous Improvement and Systems Program Manager to lead Six Sigma deployment, manage the Six Sigma program, and drive cross-functional system projects within Materials.

You will mentor belts, develop improvements, define system requirements, prioritize changes, and report savings to senior management, ensuring minimal downtime and strong process discipline.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required
5+ years of relavent professional experience
Basic statistical, process, and product knowledge
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Able to manage and resolve conflict
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 tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Statistical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Change management

Conflict resolution

JDA Planning Software

Education

Bachelor's degree

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
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Able to manage and resolve conflict
Experience working withJDA 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

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

Additional Job Board Information

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 $104,100 - $146,630annually. 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.