Traffic Manager - Day Shift

PACCAR Inc; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Traffic Manager for the Day Shift at the Chillicothe facility. This role plans, develops, and administers traffic programs to improve transportation services for Kenworth Chillicothe.

You will supervise traffic planners, coordinate with carriers, and drive cost-saving initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. With a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in transportation or related fields, you’ll manage freight activities, file claims, and ensure on-time performance while

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years related experience in transportation, material planning, scheduling, or production management.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean tools and processes.
• Goal oriented with proven organizational, communication, negotiation, conflict management, and cost control skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for all inbound and outbound freight traffic to Kenworth Chillicothe, evaluating rates and routes, and recommends cost saving programs.
• Responsible for filing and managing loss, damage, and shortage claims with carriers; maintain metrics for on-time performance, costs, quality and safety.
• Develops short and long range traffic objectives, including planning strategy and standards for measuring progress.
• Oversees collection and evaluation of company traffic data, advising management of needs.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Mainframe AS400

SAP

Job description

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Traffic Manager - Day Shift

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US, 45601-8829

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 high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso 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!

Division Information

Requisition Summary

Plans, develops and administers traffic programs to maintain and improve transportation services for the Kenworth Chillicothe production facility.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for all inbound and outbound freight traffic (truckload, LTL, intermodal and airfreight) to Kenworth Chillicothe, evaluating rates and routes, and recommends cost saving programs to divisions and plants.
• Responsible for filing and managing loss, damage, and shortage claims with carriers as needed. Accountable for maintaining/meeting appropriate metrics related to on-time performance, premium and inbound freight costs, quality, and safety standards.
• Develops short and long range traffic objectives, including planning strategy for attainment and standards for measuring progress.
• Oversees collection and evaluation of company traffic data (freight bills payment and reconciliation), advising management of needs.
• Establishes traffic policies and procedures, providing published guidelines to divisions and plants.
• Coordinates with major carriers, monitoring performance and ensuring conformity to established quality, delivery, and safety standards. Collaborate with suppliers, carriers and management to resolve disputes over expediting, overtime, or other charges.
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery issues.
• Assists in developing logistics programs and other improvement actions using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Supervises Logistics/Traffic Planners, including performance evaluations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years related experience in transportation, material planning, scheduling, or production management.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean tools and processes.
• Goal oriented with proven organizational, communication, negotiation, conflict management, and cost control skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Mainframe AS400 and SAP experience a plus.
• Must be able to transact and analyze work with an accurate detailed approach, good organization and clear communication.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required to resolve freight-related emergencies.
• Ability to work with teams and remote direct reports.
• Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodation.

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Additional Job Board Information

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

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