Unit Manager -Quality SG24

PACCAR; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

FSA/HSA

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Fully funded pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP wellness

Paid time off

12 holidays + sick time

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi seeks a Quality Unit Manager to lead quality initiatives for engine production. The role emphasizes coaching teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with PQI and 5S standards.

You will oversee audits, training, and data-driven actions while fostering a safe, efficient workplace and cross-functional collaboration across the plant and with external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with PQI and related corrective action is required.
• Engine Builder class.
• At least 5 years' professional/work related experience with PACCAR diesel engines preferred.
• Excellent technical, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to coach and train associates at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Six Sigma belt training is preferred.
• Demonstrated motivational and team building skills and ability to influence team members in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and problem solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• SAP and QDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributes work assignments/priorities to team representatives in accordance with the team objectives.
• Coaches team on quality processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Leads team in daily quality audits, repair activities, and teardown/recovery processes.
• Instructs, assists, and coaches team members on interpretation of assembly and part prints, job procedures, specifications, attendance, workmanship, safety, housekeeping, and 5S requirements.
• Assists with developing and conducting quality training programs.
• Completes and analyzes data and identifies trends and plant improvement actions, as well as interacts with team members to implement solutions.
• Creates and maintains quality metrics and handles quality reporting.
• Encourages associates to pursue new and innovative ways to improve quality and productivity.
• Provides engine training, support, and leadership for direct team, the plant, and external customer.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and support lean environment and re-work/scrap reduction.

Skills

Quality leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel

SAP

QDA

5S

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engine Builder class

Tools

SAP

QDA

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Title: Quality Unit Manager

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.

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PACCAR Engine Company's $400 million engine manufacturing and technology facility in Columbus, Mississippi began production in late 2010. The 12.9L engines produced at the Mississippi plant will be PACCAR Engine Company's most fuel-efficient and highest-technology diesel engines. PACCAR Engine Company is excited about this superb site and tech opportunities it provides to PACCAR Engine Company, our customers, dealers, supplier partners and the people of the State of Mississippi

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Distributes work assignments/priorities to team representatives in accordance with the team objectives.
• Coaches team on quality processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Leads team in daily quality audits, repair activities, and teardown/recovery processes.
• Instructs, assists, and coaches team members on the interpretation of assembly and part prints, job procedures, specifications, attendance, workmanship, safety, housekeeping, and 5S requirements.
• Assists with developing and conducting quality training programs.
• Completes and analyzes data and identifies trends and plant improvement actions, as well as interacts with team members to implement solutions.
• Creates and maintains quality metrics and handles quality reporting.
• Encourages associates to pursue new and innovative ways to improve quality and productivity.
• Provides engine training, support, and leadership for direct team, the plant, and external customer.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and support lean environment and re-work/scrap reduction.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with PQI and related corrective action is required
• Engine Builder class.
• At least 5 years' professional/work related experience with PACCAR diesel engines preferred.
• Excellent technical, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to coach and train associates at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Six Sigma belt training is preferred.
• Demonstrated motivational and team building skills and ability to influence team members in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• SAP, and QDA preferred

Additional PACCAR Website Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Internal Information PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Job Board Information

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Job Board Information

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