Unit Manager - Evening Shift

PACCAR•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Dynacraft standards are consistently maintained across operations. This role supports the enforcement of PACCAR and Dynacraft values and mission, with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and adherence to established processes and procedures. The Unit Manager oversees production and/or distribution activities while promoting continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Requirements

Ability to supervise, make decisions, and use independent judgment and/or action.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
A minimum of two-years production/distribution supervisory experience is required.
High School Diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Six Sigma Minitab software is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Document safety incident investigations including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
Play an active role in promoting positive employee relations and engagement.
Participate in projects related to recruitment, training, and leadership development.
Benchmark other PACCAR locations and non-PACCAR locations for best practices.
Participate in developing and executing departmental goals and objectives.
Spend at least 25% of time on the floor in areas under responsibility, assisting team leaders with issues resolution and working on continuous improvement projects.
Participate in special assignments; Six Sigma/continuous improvement activities, PACCAR-wide initiatives and other projects.
Supervise hourly team members engaged in the activities of the production and/or distribution departments.
Complete root cause analysis documentation for quality related issues and process/product audits.
Logistically manage the deployment of shop floor team members.
Assign duties in accordance with established schedules and customer requirements.
Provide MDC Plant management with timely information regarding changes in assigned workloads or staffing requirements.
Train and evaluate performance of department team members; provide regular feedback; prepare employee evaluations; recommend disciplinary action as may be appropriate.
Conduct daily communication meetings with team members.
Assure correct and timely processing and documentation of transactions and work orders.
Provide order status and significant events in daily shift tie-in as required.
Communicate with other departments as required on plant related issues and follow-up tasks.
Recognize team members for outstanding performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
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 program
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field