Continuous Improvement & Systems Program Manager

PACCAR•Renton, WA

1d•$104,100 - $146,630

About The Position

The Materials Continuous Improvement and Systems Program Manager is an intricate part of the development, management and implementation of continuous improvement activities and strategic initiatives within Materials. This individual manages the Six Sigma program and acts as a primary point of contact for systems project management within the Materials Department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required
5+ years of relavent professional experience
Basic statistical, process, and product knowledge
Proven project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Able to manage and resolve conflict
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
Able to drive change and improve existing processes and standards

Nice To Haves

Black Belt Certification desired
Experience working with JDA Planning Software desired

Responsibilities

Apply Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects.
Challenge conventional wisdom by demonstrating successful application of new methodologies to improve product and process quality.
Mentor Materials and Division belts and identify candidates for Six Sigma Training.
Help develop and lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
Transfer best practices, techniques, procedures and tools to peers and other process improvement teams.
Work with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement process improvement plans.
Provide analysis and feedback to senior management on project activities, improvements, and savings.
Identify Materials systems issues. Define systems requirement specifications for modifications with the key business owners.
Manage the prioritization, quality, and implementation of any systems change to ensure minimal down time and impact to the business.
Document system processes from the user perspective to facilitate process training.

Benefits

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 additional seniority/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 eligible for a holiday gift