Section Manager - Assembly SG 25

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up

Fully funded pension plan

12 paid holidays, sick and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP services

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi seeks a Section Manager - Assembly SG25 to lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and drive process improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale. The role oversees 5–7 direct reports and 100–200 non-exempt employees, with scheduling across day, evening and night shifts.

The candidate will implement standard work, visual management and 5S, while partnering with other departments to meet production goals and deliver excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years experience at the supervisory level in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Possess data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to work in a self‑directed environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience a plus.
• Must be able to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives and standard work; visualize management and teamwork.
• Manage improvement efforts and operational standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive production standards and quality control programs.
• Ensure metrics for efficiency and performance are met.
• Manage direct reports to meet production goals.
• Optimize staffing to promote schedule stability and efficiency.
• Set group and individual accountabilities; develop direct reports.
• Coordinate with other departments, suppliers, customers, or applicants as needed.
• Provide coverage across shifts and weekends.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-driven problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Section Manager - Assembly SG25

Position Summary: This role is responsible for driving the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and ensuring execution of process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment. Scope of responsibility includes 5–7 direct reports and 100–200 non‑exempt employees. Successful candidate must be willing to work multiple shifts, i.e., day, evening and/or night, as needed.

This position is located at PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Performs full range of complex, clerical or specialized administrative tasks, requiring knowledge of organization and policies.
• Implements Lean Manufacturing Principles in assigned departments to include standard work, visual management, workplace organization, and teamwork.
• Manage improvement efforts and operational standards within department for gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive the implementation of production standards and quality control programs.
• Ensures planned metrics of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded for area of responsibility.
• Responsible for managing direct reports in accordance with production objectives to meet business goals.
• Determine and continually improve staffing utilization within assigned department which promotes schedule stability for maximum return on efficiencies.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities; track goal attainment by direct reports; and provide leadership and development as required to achieve business results through people.
• Coordinates with and provides information to other departments, divisions, suppliers, customers or applicants as necessary.
• Provides coverage as needed across all shifts and weekend programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years experience at the supervisory level in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Possess data‑driven problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to work in a self‑directed environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience a plus.
• Must be able to work any shift.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plan options.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 5%.
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid short‑ and long‑term disability program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.