Unit Manager -Quality SG24

PACCAR•Columbus, MS

24d

About The Position

PACCAR Engine Company seeks a Quality Unit Manager to lead quality activities at its engine manufacturing facility in Columbus, Mississippi. The role distributes and prioritizes work for team representatives, coaches employees on quality processes and documentation, and leads daily quality audits, repair activities, and teardown/recovery processes. The manager supports training, analyzes quality data and trends, maintains metrics and reports, and works with team members to implement plant improvements. The position also provides engine training and leadership to the direct team, plant, and external customers, while helping maintain a safe and efficient workplace and supporting continuous improvement, lean practices, and reductions in rework and scrap.

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 and ability to positively influence team members.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

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

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/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 innovative ways to improve quality and productivity.
Provide engine training, support, and leadership for the direct team, plant, and external customers.
Establish and maintain a safe and efficient workplace.
Lead continuous improvement activities and support a lean environment and rework/scrap reduction.

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 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time; additional vacation days are provided with additional seniority/years of service.
Holiday gift.