Product Change Administrator 1

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

7d • $90,400 - $141,800

About The Position

This role is responsible for coordinating product change activities across various departments. The Product Change Administrator will gather and communicate information, resolve conflicts, and establish schedules to meet project goals. This position will also assist Program Managers with project tracking, scheduling, and reporting, and utilize database tools to develop parts lists and inventory transition plans. The administrator will develop implementation schedules, prepare and issue advance parts information, and maintain contact with key departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Sales and Marketing, and Plant Operations to resolve issues. Additionally, the role ensures that Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspection results are on record, Tollgate meetings are held, and that Dealer Bulletin content and timing are correct. The administrator acts as a central contact for disseminating product change information and ensures plants and suppliers have the necessary information for new or revised parts and products.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree required
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of Materials, Plant, or Purchasing experience required.
• Requires familiarity with Kenworth products and business processes.
• Database and spreadsheet skills required.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the desire to work in a challenging environment, working under pressure, and bringing difficult problems to successful resolution.

Nice To Haves

• APICS, or PMP certification desired.
• Prior academic or certification in program management or related topics desired

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of departments involved with product change, gathering and communicating information, resolving conflicts, and establishing schedules to meet project goals.
• Assist Program Managers with project tracking, scheduling, and reporting on major projects.
• Use database tools and tracking systems to develop parts lists and inventory transition plans for projects.
• Develop implementation schedules for projects.
• Prepare and issue advance parts information on projects to appropriate Purchasing, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering personnel.
• Maintain contact with Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Sales and Marketing, and Plant Operations to resolve issues.
• Verify that Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspection results will be on record to support the implementation schedule.
• Ensure that Tollgate meetings are held.
• Interact with Marketing, Pricing, and Sales Administration to ensure the Dealer Bulletin content and timing are correct, and to resolve definition, scheduling, and pricing issues associated with customer orders in the order backlog.
• Ensure that Plants and Suppliers have been provided with all information required to produce new or revised parts and products.
• Act as a central contact for gathering and disseminating product change information.

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level