What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager - Evening Shift 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 inMcKinney, TX.Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company's truck manufacturing divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies and specialized services.Dynacraft's manufacturing facilitiesarelocated in Louisville, KY, andMcKinney, TX.
This position willbe responsible forassuring that all Dynacraft standards aremaintainedthroughout all operations. Unit Managers are tasked with upholding and encouraging PACCAR and Dynacraft values andmissionand assuring that all Dynacraft standards aremaintainedthroughout all operations. These include but are not limited to Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Process and Procedural standards. This role is based in Louisville, Kentucky, for the eveningshift.
- Document safety incident investigations including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
Play an active role in promoting positive employee relations and engagement.
Participate in projects related to recruitment, training, and leadership development.
Benchmark other PACCAR locations and non-PACCAR locations for best practices.
Participate in developing and executing departmental goals andobjectives.
Spend at least 25% of time on the floor in areas under responsibility,assistingteam leaders withissuesresolution and working on continuous improvement projects.
Participate in special assignments; Six Sigma/continuous improvement activities, PACCAR-wideinitiativesand other projects.
Supervise hourly team members engaged in the activities of the production and/or distribution departments.
Complete root cause analysis documentation for quality related issues andprocess/product audits.
Logistically manage the deployment of shop floor team members.
Assign dutiesin accordance withestablished schedules and customer requirements.
Provide MDC Plant management withtimelyinformationregardingchanges in assigned workloads or staffing requirements.
Train and evaluate performance of department team members; provide regular feedback; prepare employee evaluations; recommend disciplinary action as may beappropriate.
Conduct daily communication meetings with team members.
Assure correct andtimelyprocessing and documentation of transactions and work orders.
Provide order status andsignificant eventsin daily shift tie-in asrequired.
- Communicate with other departments asrequiredonplant relatedissues and follow-up tasks.
- Recognize team members for outstanding performance.
- Ability to supervise, make decisions, and use independent judgment and/or action.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability tomaintainconfidentiality of sensitive materials and issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong PC skills, includingproficiencyin Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,
- UnderstandingofSix Sigma Minitab software is a plus.
- A minimum oftwo-yearsproduction/distribution supervisory experience isrequired.
HighSchool Diplomarequired.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
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.