Evening Shift Unit Manager

PACCAR•Denton, TX

About The Position

The Unit Manager leads production team members in identifying, managing, and executing process improvement opportunities. The role manages production employees to achieve production and quality goals, identifies and resolves production problems or bottlenecks, and ensures materials, equipment, and staffing are available to maintain production schedules. The Unit Manager drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment, and is responsible for department functions and building an engaged, team-oriented workforce to improve business results. This role manages production and maintenance activities and is accountable for line performance. It provides coaching, training, and resources to team members; reinforces PACCAR Production System (PPS) concepts; monitors performance metrics; and responds to employee issues. The position must be able to work any shift.

Requirements

1–3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
Team leadership skills.
Ability to perform formal root cause analysis to identify and resolve operational issues.
Strong leadership, organizational and planning abilities, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and group or individual presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Must be able to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field is highly preferred.
1–3+ years of experience leading high-performance work teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary resource to the production team in driving PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meeting goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environment.
Manage production and maintenance activities efficiently and effectively to meet plant goals; maintain accountability for line performance.
Lead and engage team members in improving systems, processes, and procedures, and model PACCAR values.
Maintain team adherence to plant rules, policies, and procedures.
Coach team members in personal accountability, feedback, root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication.
Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
Seek and provide team resources and training needed to reach goals.
Conduct frequent safety coaching and lead implementation of safe work practices.
Lead or actively participate in Focused Improvement Teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Manage hourly employees’ time and attendance daily through the established timekeeping system and promptly resolve issues.
Respond to or resolve employee issues in the area of responsibility.
Enforce work rules and assess corrective action when warranted.
Ensure newly hired employees receive training.
Lead the team in tracking and understanding performance metrics and creating action plans to address performance gaps.
Reinforce PPS concepts through daily coaching and auditing, Standard Work, and effective pre-shift meetings.
Provide frequent informal and periodic formal job-performance feedback to the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) with a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
Comprehensive paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and their families.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Paid short- and long-term disability program.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Growth and development opportunities.