What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at PACCAR?
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 andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
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Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. a suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company's truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.
Dynacraft is seeking a detail-oriented Continuous Improvement Supervisor to support process engineering activities, production training, and continuous improvement efforts at the Louisville facility.
This role contributes to operational performance by assisting with process improvements, supporting training initiatives, and helping track plant metrics. The position works closely with engineering and operations teams to promote safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Support daily coordination of Process Engineering activities, including task prioritization and follow-up.
- Assist in executing improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Lead continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to drive operational efficiency.
- Maintain and update the division's plant cost savings tracker.
- Support documentation and upkeep of work center instructions to ensure standard alignment.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure tools and equipment meet operational needs.
- Assist with training delivery and tracking for shop floor employees, including system processes (e.g., SAP/RF).
- Support cross-functional coordination for equipment and product launches.
- Monitor adherence to safety, quality, and process standards in assigned areas.
- Assist in collecting and reporting plant performance metrics.
- Provide input on staffing and workload needs to leadership.
- Support employee training and provide feedback as needed.
- Complete assigned projects and tasks supporting plant operations and continuous improvement efforts.
- Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar).
- Basic understanding of process or industrial engineering principles.
- Exposure to Quality Management Systems (QMS) is preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing or assembly processes.
- Experience supporting projects or improvement initiatives is preferred.
- 7 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Masters' degree strongly desired
- Lean or Six Sigma certification desired.
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 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
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.