Unit Manager - Facilities SG23

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS is seeking a Unit Manager - Facilities to lead maintenance and facilities operations across multiple shifts. The role emphasizes uptime, proactive planning, and a strong focus on safety and efficiency within a large, automated production environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a technical engineering/maintenance background, supervisory experience, and knowledge of reliability practices, Lean/Six Sigma, and complex electrical/HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• CMRP Certification preferred.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a team environment required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Front-line supervisory leadership in a maintenance environment required.
• Engineering/Maintenance background in large automated production operations required.
• Knowledge of industrial systems and maintenance including electrical, PLC/HMI, HVAC, hydraulics, boiler, conveyance, and hoists.
• Strong knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Familiar with MS air, hazardous waste generation and water permits/regulations.
• Ability to work in an inclusive team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• PLC methodology and high-level control design is a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Maintenance and Facility equipment upkeep for PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS.
• Maintain daily facility readiness of all equipment supporting operations.
• Staffing needs: assign work, train subordinates, promotions and transfers.
• Support lifecycle management of facility equipment with facilities management and engineering.
• Ensure reliability plans with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production.
• Coordinate work orders, reliability, and maintainability of grounds, equipment, processes, utilities, and fire safety systems.
• Identify downtime reduction and cost reduction projects with the maintenance team.
• Support Six Sigma and Lean initiatives and tools.
• Support MRO spare parts offsite transport for uptime.
• Support wastewater equipment upkeep for environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Written/verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Reliability-centered maintenance

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

CMRP Certification

Tools

PLC/HMI automation

Industrial maintenance systems

Job description

Unit Manager - Facilities (SG 23)

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 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.

Requisition Summary

Provides leadership and direction for successfully implementing and sustaining maintenance/ facilities organizational skill sets and programs to identify, manage, and improve equipment and facility related operations. Oversee Facilities Maintenance daily operations to implement proactive plans to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Successful candidate must be willing to work multiple shifts, i.e., day, evening, and/or night, as needed.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the Maintenance and Facility equipment upkeep for PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS.
• Responsible for maintaining daily facility readiness of all equipment that support operations.
• Support staffing needs to meet organizational goals. Includes assigning work along with developing/training subordinates and initiating personnel actions such as promotions and transfers.
• Support facilities management and engineering with managing the life cycle of facility equipment.
• Ensure reliability plans on new and existing equipment are implemented in conjunction with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production.
• Establishes and oversees efforts to ensure work order coordination, reliability, and maintainability of grounds, equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and fire safety systems.
• Identifies and assigns downtime reduction and cost reduction projects with the maintenance team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement utilizing Six Sigma and other Lean initiatives and tools.
• Support MRO spare parts offsite transporting as needed for operational equipment uptime.
• Support wastewater equipment upkeep to maintain efficiency as needed for environmental compliance.

Qualifications & Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related degree and/or experience is preferred.
• CMRP Certification (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) is preferred.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a team environment is required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership in front-line supervisory experience in a maintenance environment is required.
• Engineering/Maintenance background or experience related to large, automated production operations required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial systems and maintenance to include but not limited to high and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, PLC and HMI Automation systems, HVAC, plumbing, hydraulic systems, boiler systems, industrial conveyance systems, and hoists.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated the use of Reliability Centered Maintenance practices and principles.
• Familiar with air, hazardous waste generation, and water management permits and regulations in the state of MS.
• Ability to operate and actively participate in an inclusive team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience and knowledge in PLC methodology and high-level control’s function and design is a plus.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Other Compensation

• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
• This position offers relocation assistance benefits.

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

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