Section Manager-Quality SG 25

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS seeks a supervisor to implement Lean Manufacturing across departments, lead process improvements, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires hands-on Kaizen leadership, staffing optimization, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to meet business goals. Benefits include robust coverage and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing or 5–7 years in operations/supervision.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles in assigned departments (standard work, visual mgmt, 5S, teamwork).
• Lead Kaizen events and scrap reduction to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive production standards and quality control programs; monitor efficiency metrics.
• Manage direct reports to meet business goals; provide staffing for scheduling stability.
• Support new production implementations and cross-functional collaboration for problem-solving.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Internal Hire Only

Requisition 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, deliver, cost, morale, and environment.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing Principles in assigned departments to include standard work, visual management, workplace organization, and teamwork
• Manage process improvement efforts such as Kaizen events, scrap reduction, and 5s to drive improvements 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
• Provide support for new production implementation
• Determine and continually improved staffing utilization within assigned department which promotes schedule stability for maximum return on efficiencies
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
• Establish group and individual accountabilities; track goal attainment by direct reports; and provide leadership and development as required to achieve business results through people
• Provides coverage for Area Managers on both shifts as needed
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years experience at the supervisory level in an at automotive manufacturing environment or five to seven years experience at the supervisory level in operations or equivalent environment required
• 3-5 years experience at the supervisory level in an automotive manufacturing environment or five to seven years experience at the supervisory level in operations or equivalent environment desired
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience desired
• Experience in Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Table, VLookUp, etc.) required
• Ability to work cross functionally within the organization
• Ability to problem solved

Benefits

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans options for you and your family options.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 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.
• 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.

General Description Of Any Other Compensation

• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
• The shift premium for the evening shift is 8%.
• This position offers relocation assistance benefits.

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