Evening Shift Unit Manager

Peterbilt Motors Company

Denton (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, part of PACCAR, seeks an Operations Leader to drive production improvements at our Denton, Texas facility. You will lead the team, champion PACCAR Production System (PPS), and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals while developing a high-performance, engaged workforce.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field, 1–3+ years in manufacturing, lean knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field preferred.
1-3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to perform root cause analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Drive PACCAR Production System (PPS) to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment.
Manage production and maintenance to meet plant goals and line performance.
Lead teams to improve systems, processes and procedures.
Coach in accountability, feedback, root cause analysis and problem solving.
Ensure accurate time and attendance tracking for hourly employees.
Provide training to new hires and track performance metrics.
Lead Focused Improvement Teams to enhance key metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Information

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Leads team members to identify, manage, and execute the plants process improvement opportunities. Manages production employees to attain production and quality goals. Identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues. Ensures production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules. Drives continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale and environment. Responsible for managing and owning department functions of the business and creating an engaged, team-oriented work force in order to improve business results.

Job 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business related field highly preferred

1-3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
Demonstrate 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
Ability to perform formal root cause analysis to identify and resolve operational issues
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

Additional Job Board Information

Competitive salary and 401(k) with 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 insurance plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health saving 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
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWin), Veterans Group, and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

Must be able to work any shift.

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