Evening Shift Unit Manager

PACCAR•Denton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads team members to identify, manage, and execute the plants process improvement opportunities. Manages production employees to attain production and quality goals. Identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues. Ensures production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules. Drives continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale and environment. Responsible for managing and owning department functions of the business and creating an engaged, team-oriented work force in order to improve business results.

Requirements

1-3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
Demonstrate 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 excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential
Excellent written, verbal and group or individual presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Acts as a primary resource to production team to help drive PACCAR Production System (PPS) and meet goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment
Manages production and maintenance activities to meet plant goals efficiently and effectively – accountable for line performance
Leads and engages team members to improve systems, processes and procedures
Leads by example and demonstrates PACCAR values
Maintains team’s adherence to plant rules, policies, and procedures
Coaches team in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communications
Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions through root cause analysis
Seeks and provides resources for team and provides necessary training that will assist the team in reaching its goals
Conducts frequent Safety coaching with team and leads implementation of safe work practices
Leads and/or actively participates in Focused Improvement Teams to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Accurately manage time and attendance for hourly employees daily through established time keeping system and takes immediate action to resolve issues as they arise
Responsible to respond to or resolve all employee issues in their area of responsibility
Responsible for enforcing work rules and assessing with corrective action when warranted
Ensure all newly hired employees receive training
Leads team in tracking and understanding performance metrics and creating action plans to address performance gaps.
Actively reinforces key PPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing of team members, Standard Work and ensuring effective pre-shift meetings.
Provides frequent informal and periodic formal job performance feedback to team.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) with 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 insurance plans for you and your family
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health saving 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