Unit Manager - Machining Maintenance SG 23

PACCAR; Columbus (MS); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, MS seeks a Unit Manager for Machining Maintenance to lead a large manufacturing area, drive safety, quality and productivity, and coordinate maintenance with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong supervision, data-driven problem solving, and proficiency with SAP/CMMS; flexibility to work multiple shifts is essential for achieving daily goals.

Formación

• B.S. degree preferred with 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance.
• 1–2 years maintenance supervisory experience required.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including nights and holidays.
• Proficient in SAP, CMMS, and MS Office; ability to read technical drawings.

Responsabilidades

• Direct a large manufacturing area to maximize product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Train, motivate, and ensure safety of team members.
• Assign work to team per production objectives and meet daily goals.
• Prepare reports for management and support process improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors and other departments during non-production windows.
• Lead maintenance tasks using CMMS data and equipment condition.
• Implement preventative and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Data-driven problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical GD&T

Shift flexibility

Educación

B.S. degree

Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt

Herramientas

SAP

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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Unit Manager - Machining Maintenance SG 23

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701

Company: PACCAR

Job Title: Unit Manager - Machining Maintenance SG 23

Company InformationPACCAR 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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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

Direct team members of a large manufacturing area to attain the maximum product quality and customer satisfaction.Successful candidate must be willing to work multiple shifts, i.e., day, evening, and/or night, as needed.
Job Functions / Responsibilities

Direct team members of a large manufacturing area to attain the maximum product quality and customer satisfaction.Supports the training, motivation and safety of High Performance Work Team members and representatives.Distributes work assignments to team members/representatives in accordance with the production objectives.Responsible for meeting daily production goals, including safety, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, housekeeping.Initiates personnel actions including performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, etc., in accordance with PEC values, guidelines, and procedures.Prepares meaningful reports/analysis for management.Lead and partcipate in process improvement efforts such as: PPS which includes 5S, effective corrective actions for repetitive quality issues, PQI initiatives, line damage audits, scrap reduction teams, gatekeeper program, defects per unit (DPU) reduction, Kaizen events, and outsourcing opportunities.Supports new production implementations.Engages associates in goals, continuous improvements, projects, etc.Utilizes industrial maintenance knowledge to ensure maintenance personnel are working in a safe and effective manner.Plans and implements complex maintenance tasks based on CMMS data as well as equipment condition, which may be during non-production windows.Implements, supports, and schedules preventative and predictive maintenance practices to improve equipment reliabilityCoordinates outside vendors as well as other support departments in order to achieve maintenance department goals, some of which are during non-production windows.Reacts to customer requests for out-of-service equipment in a manner that results in minimum downtime.Reacts to changing conditions in real time to ensure the technicians, vendors, or other support staff are completing the correct actions to ensure the most efficient production recovery possible without impacting safety or quality.Develop & complete plans for regularly serviced production equipment such as gas train systems, conveyors, hoists, testing equipment, etc.Participates in sourcing, quoting, ordering, etc. equipment replacement or spare parts as necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

B.S. degree preferred.3-5 years manufacturing maintenance experience in a team environment.1-2 years maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt trained preferred.Flexibility to work any shift required.Possess data driven problem solving skills with the ability to function equally well as a team leader.Effective verbal and written communication skills required.Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP, and typical CMMS applications required. Ability to work during non-production times which may include holidays, weekends, nights, etc. Proficient in technical drawings including mechanical (GD&T), hydraulic & pneumatic, and electrical.Possess a strong general knowledge of electricity and industrial electrical systems as it relates to safety and production equipment.Possess a broad knowledge of industrial maintenance concepts / devices such as LOTO, rigging & lifting, mechanical assemblies, hot work, fall protection, testing equipment, powered industrial trucks, PLC’s, pneumatic & hydraulic systems, robotics, precision measurements, etc

Additional Information

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

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