What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Section Manager position at Kenworth Truck Co.?
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.
Requisition Summary
DIRECTS UNIT MANAGERS IN A LARGE MANUFACTURING AREA TO ATTAIN PRODUCTION, SAFETY AND QUALITY OBJECTIVES. THE SECTION MANAGER MUST BE SELF MOTIVATED AND LEAD BY GIVING DIRECTION AND BY EXAMPLE. QUICK ADAPTATION TO CHANGE IS A MUST.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Bachelors Degree Required
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PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.
Requisition Summary
DIRECTS UNIT MANAGERS IN A LARGE MANUFACTURING AREA TO ATTAIN PRODUCTION, SAFETY AND QUALITY OBJECTIVES. THE SECTION MANAGER MUST BE SELF MOTIVATED AND LEAD BY GIVING DIRECTION AND BY EXAMPLE. QUICK ADAPTATION TO CHANGE IS A MUST.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- ASSIST IN DETERMINING STAFFING TO MEET TRUCK HOUR OBJECTIVES.
- ASSIGNS WORK TO SALARIED SHOP PERSONNEL BY INSTRUCTING UNIT MANAGER(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRODUCTION AND QUALITY OBJECTIVES.
- PLANS, ORGANIZES AND IMPLEMENTS PROCEDURES TO MEET PRODUCTION SCHEDULES.
- MANAGES PROCESSING EFFORTS, RECOMMENDS OR INITIATES IMPROVEMENTS IN PRODUCTION METHODS, QUALITY, EQUIPMENT, OPERATING EFFICIENCY AND WORKING CONDITIONS.
- DIRECTS PROPER STAFFING, TRAINING, MOTIVATION AND SAFETY OF ASSIGNED EMPLOYEES,
- INITIATES OR APPROVES PERSONNEL ACTIONS INCLUDING PROMOTIONS, TRANSFERS, DISCIPLINARY MEASURES, ETC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
- PREPARES OR DIRECTS PREPARATION OR REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATES ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS NECESSARY.
- MANAGES PROCESS IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS SUCH AS: HIKE EVENTS, 5S, 3/10 PQI PROGRAM, RED ALERT PROGRAM, LINE DAMAGE AUDITS, SCRAP REDUCTION, REPETITIVE DPU REDUCTION AND KAIZEN EVENTS
- PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR NEW PRODUCTION IMPLEMENTATION.
- PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR AREA MANAGERS ACROSS BOTH SHIFTS.
- MAY RECOMMEND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE IMPROVEMENTS AND PERFORM OTHER JOB DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
- ESTABLISH DEPARTMENT BUDGETS & LONG-TERM LEADERSHIP GOALS.
- PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
- MUST MEET PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION.
- BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIRED
- PREFER 3 – 5 YEARS OF QUALITY EXPERIENCE
- EXCELLENT TRUCK KNOWLEDGE
- DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP SKILLS INCLUDING ABILITY TO SUPERVISE, MAKE DECISIONS, AND USE GOOD JUDGMENT
- STRONG LEADERSHIP, INTERPERSONAL, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND CRITICAL PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
- DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY, SET DIRECTION, AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS.
- EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
- DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COORDINATE MULTIPLE PRIORITIES IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT.
- ABILITY TO BE A SELF STARTER AND GAIN QUICK RESULTS
Bachelors Degree Required
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