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Section Manager-Quality SG 25

PACCAR Engine Company
Columbus, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates 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!

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Requisition Summary

This role is responsible for driving the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and ensuring execution of process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, deliver, cost, morale, and environment.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

  • Implement Lean Manufacturing Principles in assigned departments to include standard work, visual management, workplace organization, and teamwork
  • Manage process improvement efforts such as Kaizen events, scrap reduction, and 5s to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost
  • Drive the implementation of production standards and quality control programs
  • Ensures planned metrics of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded for area of responsibility
  • Responsible for managing direct reports in accordance with production objectives to meet business goals
  • Provide support for new production implementation
  • Determine and continually improved staffing utilization within assigned department which promotes schedule stability for maximum return on efficiencies
  • Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
  • Establish group and individual accountabilities; track goal attainment by direct reports; and provide leadership and development as required to achieve business results through people
  • Provides coverage for Area Managers on both shifts as needed
  • May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 1-3 years experience at the supervisory level in an at automotive manufacturing environment or five to seven years experience at the supervisory level in operations or equivalent environment required
  • 3-5 years experience at the supervisory level in an automotive manufacturing environment or five to seven years experience at the supervisory level in operations or equivalent environment desired
  • Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience desired
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Table, VLookUp, etc.) required
  • Ability to work cross functionally within the organization
  • Ability to problem solved

Benefits

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans options for you and your family options.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
  • A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
  • Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.

General Description Of Any Other Compensation

  • This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
  • The shift premium for the evening shift is 8%.
  • This position offers relocation assistance benefits.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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