Manufacturing Unit Manager - Lead High-Performance Team

Paccar Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Full pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Disability insurance

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Unit Manager Assembly to lead a large manufacturing area and drive safety, quality and efficiency across multiple shifts.

You will supervise a team, assign work, monitor metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, PQI and Kaizen, while partnering with maintenance and quality teams to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a team environment.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt trained preferred.
• Flexibility to work any shift and weekends required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Data-driven approach to production improvements.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members to achieve maximum product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Meet daily production goals with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Distribute work assignments according to production objectives.
• Lead process improvement efforts (e.g., 5S, PQI, Kaizen).
• Support new production implementations and cross-functional initiatives.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management.

Skills

Team leadership

Data-driven problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility to work shifts

SAP experience

MS Office proficiency

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Unit Manager Assembly to lead a large manufacturing area and drive safety, quality and efficiency across multiple shifts.

You will supervise a team, assign work, monitor metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, PQI and Kaizen, while partnering with maintenance and quality teams to meet daily production goals.