Material Project Coordinator 1

Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company is seeking a Material Project Coordinator to oversee the material portion of Engineering Change Notices, coordinating with plants and suppliers to set mutually agreed implementation dates while minimizing surplus and obsolete inventory.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in materials or manufacturing support, with strong communication, analytical, and project-management skills to drive successful change implementations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in materials or manufacturing support.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze project impact on materials and costs.
• Strong coordination between engineering, procurement, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review Engineering Change Notices and assess potential operational impact.
• Identify issues and develop interdepartmental implementation strategies.
• Track project status including inventory, PPAP, tooling, and critical data.
• Direct the materials organization toward project implementation objectives.
• Communicate lead times, costs, and risks to Change Control and Materials management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Division Materials, Corporate Quality, Corporate Purchasing, suppliers and plants.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Flexible

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Project management

Negotiation

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Access

CMS-80 system

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

Requisition Summary

Manage the material implementation segment of Engineering Change Notices. Assure that processes requiring Plant/Division coordination for new product implementation and product changes are well defined and supported. Coordinate the material segment of these changes with the supplier, to establish a mutually agreed upon implementation date while minimizing surplus and obsolete inventory.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Review Engineering Change Notices and assess for potential impact on operations.
• Identify issues and develop interdepartmental strategies for implementation of Engineering Change Notices.
• Track project implementation status including: plant and supplier inventory levels, PPAP status, tooling status, and other critical information.
• Direct the materials organization toward stated project implementation objectives.
• Analyze overall project impact to materials. Identify and communicate pertinent information regarding lead times, inventory costs and project financial risks to Change Control and Materials management.
• Work in partnership with Engineering and Division Materials, Corporate Quality, Corporate Purchasing, suppliers and the plants to ensure smooth project implementations.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience required; experience in materials or manufacturing support preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, and flexible to a consistently changing and developing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including: written, verbal, listening and presentation are required.
• Knowledge of statistics, supply chain management, distribution practices, EDI, inventory management, and production environments strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
• Negotiation skills, including conflict management.
• Mechanical aptitude including ability to read blueprints and communicate technical information clearly.
• Proficient with personal computers including; Excel, Access, and an understanding of the CMS-80 system.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Education/Training Required

• Bachelor’s degree required

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Material Project Coordinator is $80,800 - $120,800 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.