Site Operations Manager (SG 41) - Evening)

PACCAR Inc; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus 25% of base pay target

Comprehensive benefits (medical, den/視

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS seeks a Site Operations Manager for the evening shift to lead manufacturing, maintenance, and materials while driving safety, quality, and cost targets. You will develop frontline managers and coach teams through process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of supervisory experience, with a track record in lean methods, strong communication, and the ability to drive strategic planning and budget management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Materials Management or related field.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of assembly and machining operations, continuous improvement tools and methodologies, and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to coach and develop all levels of employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with PACCAR is desirable.
• Experience in applying lean leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Direct Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Materials activities to meet customer demand safely.
• Develop & manage front-line managers across departments.
• Coach and mentor team members for personal and professional development.
• Support training, motivation, and safety of High-Performance Work Teams.
• Oversee assignment of work to team members per production objectives.
• Set and meet production goals including safety, quality, delivery, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, orientation, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Prepare meaningful reports/analyses for management.
• Lead PACCAR Production System improvements (lean leadership, 5S, root-cause, Kaizen).
• Assist in department budgets, major projects, cost reduction, and new product setup.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Teambuilding

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations)

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

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Site Operations Manager (SG 41) - Evening)

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701

Company: PACCAR

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 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!

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:

Requisition Summary

The Site Operations Manager on the evening shift is responsible for managing a safe work environment, establishing, monitoring, and improving performance to plant/department goals. The Site Operations Manager is expected to manage multiple metrics, prepare and present operating plans and implement and drive PACCAR Production System initiatives.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• The Site Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for directing Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Materials activities to provide a quality product that meets customer demand safely.
• The primary job function is developing & managing front-line managers in multiple departments while ensuring plant goals are met.
• Maintains a collaborative work environment with colleagues and serves as a coach and mentor in the personal and professional development of team members.
• Supports the training, motivation, and safety of High-Performance Work Teams members and representatives.
• Oversees the distribution of work assignments to team members/representatives in accordance with the production objectives.
• Responsible for setting and meeting production goals, including safety, quality, delivery reliability, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping.
• In conjunction with Human Resources, ensure appropriate hiring, orientation, training, performance reviews, counseling and disciplinary actions of employees.
• Prepares meaningful reports/analyses for management.
• Leads process improvement efforts such as PACCAR Production System which includes lean leadership, 5S, effective root cause and corrective action for repetitive issues, quality improvement initiatives, auditing, waste reduction, and Kaizen events.
• Assist in the research, creation, and management of department budgets, major plant projects involving cost reduction and new product manufacturing setup and implementation.
• Control monthly costs per the plant budget.
• Ensure local compliance with PACCAR quality programs. Maintain quality standards per ISO and IATF requirements.
• Assist in devising, reviewing and implementing methods for improving productivity and machine uptime.
• Maintain effective communication between departments to ensure maximum cost-savings and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Must be able to think strategically and develop strategic plans to meet company and facility objectives.
• Ensure compliance with division/corporate policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of strategic direction for PACCAR Engine Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Materials Management or related field required.
• 10 plus years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of assembly and machining operations, continuous improvement tools and methodologies, and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to coach and develop all levels of employees.
• Possesses problem-solving skills with the ability to function equally well as a team leader.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate and actively participate in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to initiate, gain buy-in, and lead change through continuous process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience with PACCAR is desirable.
• Experience in the application of lean leadership principles.
• Working knowledge of PACCAR personnel procedures is desirable.

U.S. Salaried Benefits

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from the 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 plan options for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• 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.
• This position is also eligible for annual incentive bonus compensation with a target of 25% of base pay.
• This position offers relocation assistance benefits.

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

Nearest Major Market: Columbus Mississippi
Job Segment: Machinist, Facilities, Operations Manager, Plant, Plant Manager, Manufacturing, Operations