Unit Manager (SG 23) - Temporary

PACCAR • Columbus, MS

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About The Position

The Unit Manager directs team members in a large manufacturing area to achieve product quality and customer satisfaction. The role supports team-member training, motivation, and safety; assigns work to meet production objectives; and is accountable for daily goals covering safety, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping. The Unit Manager also handles personnel actions, prepares reports and analysis for management, and leads or participates in process-improvement efforts and new-production implementations. The position is temporary and requires flexibility to work multiple shifts, including weekends, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work any shift and weekends.
• Long-term leadership goals for executive leadership.
• Data-driven problem-solving skills and the ability to function effectively as a team leader.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt training.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members in a large manufacturing area to attain maximum product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Support the training, motivation, and safety of High Performance Work Team members and representatives.
• Distribute work assignments in accordance with production objectives.
• Meet daily production goals for safety, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping.
• Initiate personnel actions, including performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures, in accordance with company values, guidelines, and procedures.
• Prepare meaningful reports and analysis for management.
• Lead and participate in process-improvement efforts, including 5S, corrective actions for recurring quality issues, PQI initiatives, line-damage audits, scrap-reduction teams, the gatekeeper program, DPU reduction, Kaizen events, and outsourcing opportunities.
• Support new production implementations.
• Engage associates in goals, continuous improvements, and projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager