Unit Manager -Quality SG24

PACCAR•Columbus, MS

25d

About The Position

PACCAR Engine Company is seeking a Quality Unit Manager for its engine manufacturing operation in Columbus, Mississippi. The role leads quality activities and team members, assigning work in line with team objectives and coaching associates on quality processes, procedures, and documentation. The manager leads daily quality audits, repair activities, and teardown and recovery processes, and provides engine training, support, and leadership to the direct team, the plant, and external customers. The position supports quality training, analyzes data and trends, maintains quality metrics and reporting, and works with team members to implement plant improvements. It also promotes innovative approaches to quality and productivity, leads continuous improvement, supports a lean environment, and works to reduce rework and scrap. The manager is responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience with PQI and related corrective action required.
Engine Builder class.
Excellent technical, verbal, and written skills.
Ability to coach and train associates at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
Demonstrated motivational and team-building skills, with the ability to influence team members positively.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of professional or work-related experience with PACCAR diesel engines.
Six Sigma belt training.
SAP and QDA.

Responsibilities

Distribute work assignments and priorities to team representatives in accordance with team objectives.
Coach the team on quality processes, procedures, and documentation.
Lead daily quality audits, repair activities, and teardown and recovery processes.
Instruct, assist, and coach team members on interpreting assembly and part prints, job procedures, specifications, attendance, workmanship, safety, housekeeping, and 5S requirements.
Assist with developing and conducting quality training programs.
Complete and analyze data, identify trends and plant improvement actions, and work with team members to implement solutions.
Create and maintain quality metrics and handle quality reporting.
Encourage associates to pursue new and innovative ways to improve quality and productivity.
Provide engine training, support, and leadership for the direct team, the plant, and external customers.
Establish and maintain a safe and efficient workplace.
Lead continuous improvement activities, support a lean environment, and reduce rework and scrap.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and their families.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee Assistance Program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time; additional vacation days are provided with additional seniority or years of service.
Holiday gift.