Product Change Administrator 1

PACCAR; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

PACCAR's Kenworth Truck Company seeks a Product Change Administrator to coordinate cross-functional activities for product changes and to support project scheduling. You will work with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely communication and accurate part information.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA and 1–3 years in Materials, Plant, or Purchasing, with familiarity of Kenworth processes and strong database/spreadsheet skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required; APICS, or PMP certification desired.
• Prior academic or certification in program management or related topics desired
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of Materials, Plant, or Purchasing experience required.
• Requires familiarity with Kenworth products and business processes.
• Database and spreadsheet skills required.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the desire to work in a challenging environment, working under pressure, and bringing difficult problems to successful resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of departments involved with product change, gathering and communicating information, resolving conflicts, and establishing schedules to meet project goals.
• Assist Program Managers with project tracking, scheduling, and reporting on major projects.
• Use database tools and tracking systems to develop parts lists and inventory transition plans for projects.
• Develop implementation schedules for projects.
• Prepare and issue advance parts information on projects to appropriate Purchasing, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering personnel.
• Maintain contact with Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Sales and Marketing, and Plant Operations to resolve issues.
• Verify that Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspection results will be on record to support the implementation schedule.
• Ensure that Tollgate meetings are held.
• Interact with Marketing, Pricing, and Sales Administration to ensure the Dealer Bulletin content and timing are correct, and to resolve definition, scheduling, and pricing issues associated with customer orders in the order backlog.
• Ensure that Plants and Suppliers have been provided with all information required to produce new or revised parts and products.
• Act as a central contact for gathering and disseminating product change information.

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of departments involved with product change, gathering and communicating information, resolving conflicts, and establishing schedules to meet project goals.
• Assist Program Managers with project tracking, scheduling, and reporting on major projects.
• Use database tools and tracking systems to develop parts lists and inventory transition plans for projects.
• Develop implementation schedules for projects.
• Prepare and issue advance parts information on projects to appropriate Purchasing, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering personnel.
• Maintain contact with Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Sales and Marketing, and Plant Operations to resolve issues.
• Verify that Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspection results will be on record to support the implementation schedule.
• Ensure that Tollgate meetings are held.
• Interact with Marketing, Pricing, and Sales Administration to ensure the Dealer Bulletin content and timing are correct, and to resolve definition, scheduling, and pricing issues associated with customer orders in the order backlog.
• Ensure that Plants and Suppliers have been provided with all information required to produce new or revised parts and products.
• Act as a central contact for gathering and disseminating product change information.

Qualifications & Skills

• BS/BA degree required; APICS, or PMP certification desired.
• Prior academic or certification in program management or related topics desired
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of Materials, Plant, or Purchasing experience required.
• Requires familiarity with Kenworth products and business processes.
• Database and spreadsheet skills required.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the desire to work in a challenging environment, working under pressure, and bringing difficult problems to successful resolution.

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

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 the Product Change Administrator $90,400 - $141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.