Facilities Unit Manager - Lean & Uptime Champion

PACCAR Inc; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi seeks a Unit Manager - Facilities to lead maintenance and facilities operations. You will oversee equipment upkeep, ensure daily readiness, and coordinate staffing and training of subordinates to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include reliability planning with engineering and production, managing work orders, and driving continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• CMRP Certification preferred.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a team environment required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience required with frontline leadership.
• Background in large, automated production operations required.
• Knowledge of industrial systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, hydraulics, boiler, conveyors, and hoists.
• Familiar with Reliability Centered Maintenance practices.
• Aware of MS air/hazardous waste and water management regulations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; PLC/HMI knowledge a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for maintenance and facility equipment upkeep in Columbus, MS.
• Maintain daily facility readiness of all equipment supporting operations.
• Support staffing needs, including assigning work and developing subordinates.
• Support facilities management and engineering with lifecycle management of equipment.
• Ensure reliability plans on new and existing equipment with maintenance, manufacturing engineering, and production.
• Oversee work order coordination, reliability, and maintainability of grounds, equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and fire safety systems.
• Identify and lead downtime and cost-reduction projects with the maintenance team.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Support MRO spare parts transport for uptime.
• Support wastewater equipment upkeep for environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

CMRP Certification

Tools

PLC/HMI automation

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi seeks a Unit Manager - Facilities to lead maintenance and facilities operations. You will oversee equipment upkeep, ensure daily readiness, and coordinate staffing and training of subordinates to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include reliability planning with engineering and production, managing work orders, and driving continuous improvement using Six Sigma and Lean methods.