Lean Quality Section Manager - Automotive Ops

PACCAR; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Supervisor in Columbus, MS to drive standard work, visual management and teamwork across manufacturing departments. You will lead Kaizen events and support production standards and quality control programs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years (or 5–7 years in operations) of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, plus Lean/Six Sigma expertise and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is desired.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing or 5-7 years in operations is required/desired.
• Excel (Pivot Table, VLookUp) proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles in assigned departments, including standard work and visual management.
• Manage process improvement efforts like Kaizen events and 5S to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive production standards and quality control programs.
• Ensure metrics for efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.
• Supervise direct reports to meet business goals.
• Support new production implementation.
• Optimize staffing utilization for schedule stability and efficiency.
• Improve safety through addressing safety issues and attitudes.
• Establish accountability and develop staff to reach results.
• Provide coverage for Area Managers on shifts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Supervisor in Columbus, MS to drive standard work, visual management and teamwork across manufacturing departments. You will lead Kaizen events and support production standards and quality control programs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years (or 5–7 years in operations) of supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, plus Lean/Six Sigma expertise and Excel proficiency.