Production Manager

PACCAR is a Global 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 and 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!

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

The Production Manager is responsible for leading a safe work environment, establishing, monitoring, and improving performance to plant/department goals, and coordinating activities around new product implementations. The Production Manager is expected to manage multiple metrics, prepare and present operating plans and implement and drive PACCAR Production System initiatives.

• Primary job function is leading production activities, first line managers, Production Leads and production personnel.
• Coordinates activities for ensuring new products are supported by Production and fully integrated into production processes.
• Supports the training, motivation and safety of High Performance Work Team 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.
• Initiates personnel actions including performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, etc., in accordance with Kenworth guidelines and procedures.
• 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, and waste reduction.
• Serves as a coach and mentor in the personal and professional development of team members.
• Responsible for departmental budgeting and meeting financial obligations.
• Recommends and assists in capital expenditure process for improvements as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Materials Management or related field required.Graduate degree in related field, highly desired.
• 8 years of relevant experience required inclusive of 5+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment and 3+ years of production leadership expereince.
• Working knowledge of assembly operations, continuous improvement tools and methodologies, and teambuilding skills.
• Possess 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 and lead change through continuous process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the application of lean leadership principles
• Working knowledge of PACCAR/Kenworth personnel procedures and labor agreements (union) desirable.
• Trained as a Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent a plus.

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additionalseniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this role is $119,100-$169,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. Kenworth Truck Company- Renton is an E-Verify employer.