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Material Handling Unit Manager

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 builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the US, Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa and North America.

Why Work at PACCAR?

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:

• 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
• This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus

Requisition Summary 

The Unit Manager will supervise employees and provide leadership to attain plant and Material Handling objectives.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

The successful candidate should possess the ability to:

• Prioritize multiple demands and distribute resources accordingly.
• Take initiative in the work area and inspire others to do the same.
• Be a persistent problem solver and team player.
• Assume accountability for the team's performance.
• Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills, and an understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Effectively interact with employees, peers, and all levels of management.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience required, experience in Manufacturing preferred.
• Application of problem solving tools such as fish bone, 5 why, root cause pareto diagrams.
• Ability to lead by example and drive key metrics in safety, on-time delivery, shortage reduction, cost.
• Knowledge and experience in lean material flow to a production line.
• Engage in effective communication and organizational skills.
• Completion of; or currently engaged in a four year college degree in business or related field preferred.
• Eight+ years of previous supervisory experience, or demonstrated leadership ability.
• Experience with Supply Chain and Logistics tools and techniques and understanding of how the parts work together as a system.
• Understanding of general materials metrics, materials flow, and inventory measures.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $80,800 - $111,200 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. 

This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.

Kenworth Truck Company- Renton is an E-Verify employer.