Night Shift Production Leader

PACCAR Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with 401(k) match

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a production/operations leader to drive the PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment goals in a high-volume setting. You will manage both production and maintenance activities, lead cross-functional teams, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes coaching, root cause analysis, and training to develop a capable, engaged workforce that delivers consistent results in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business related field 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.

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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Multi-project management

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (technical or business)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a production/operations leader to drive the PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment goals in a high-volume setting. You will manage both production and maintenance activities, lead cross-functional teams, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes coaching, root cause analysis, and training to develop a capable, engaged workforce that delivers consistent results in a dynamic