Evening Production Leader — Optimize Operations

PACCAR; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & 401(k) with match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an Evening Shift Unit Manager to lead a production team in our Denton, Texas facility. You will drive PPS-based process improvements, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and mentor hourly employees to achieve department goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating line activities, coaching team members, tracking performance metrics, and enforcing work rules while ensuring training for new hires and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field highly preferred.
• 1-3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Team leadership skills.
• 1-3+ years’ experience leading high performance work teams a plus.
• Strong leadership; organizational and planning abilities; and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written, verbal and group or individual presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary resource to production team to help drive PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment
• Manages production and maintenance activities to meet plant goals efficiently and effectively – accountable for line performance
• Leads and engages team members to improve systems, processes and procedures
• Leads by example and demonstrates PACCAR values
• Maintains team’s adherence to plant rules, policies, and procedures
• Coaches team in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communications
• Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions through root cause analysis
• Seeks and provides resources for team and provides necessary training that will assist the team in reaching its goals
• Conducts frequent Safety coaching with team and leads implementation of safe work practices
• Leads and/or actively participates in Focused Improvement Teams to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Accurately manage time and attendance for hourly employees daily through established time keeping system and takes immediate action to resolve issues as they arise
• Responsible to respond to or resolve all employee issues in their area of responsibility
• Responsible for enforcing work rules and assessing with corrective action when warranted
• Ensure all newly hired employees receive training
• Leads team in tracking and understanding performance metrics and creating action plans to address performance gaps.
• Actively reinforces key PPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing of team members, Standard Work and ensuring effective pre-shift meetings.
• Provides frequent informal and periodic formal job performance feedback to team.

Skills

Lean principles

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business field

Job description

PACCAR is seeking an Evening Shift Unit Manager to lead a production team in our Denton, Texas facility. You will drive PPS-based process improvements, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and mentor hourly employees to achieve department goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating line activities, coaching team members, tracking performance metrics, and enforcing work rules while ensuring training for new hires and adherence to company policies.