PACCAR

LVL - Assistant Plant Manager (Grade 31) Job


PayCompetitive
LocationLouisville/Kentucky
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 66084

      Requisition Summary

      As a company, Dynacraft strives to be the premier supplier in product quality, on-time delivery, and pre-production support to PACCAR’s Kenworth and Peterbilt truck divisions and PACCAR Parts. The Assistant Plant Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for assisting in the development of the strategic direction for the Plant in support of Dynacraft’s vision and goals as well as supporting the Truck Plants and Aftermarket Customer requirements.

      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!

      Job Functions / Responsibilities

      • Responsible for managing plant objectives including safety, quality, on-time delivery, timely product launches and profitability.
      • Develop and oversee employee Best in Class employee safety programs.
      • Manage and oversee the daily activities of supervisors, coordinators, office and operations specialists, and contract employees in a multi-shift operation.
      • Manage manufacturing and shipping schedules to ensure on-time delivery of multiple, line-sequenced just-in-time product orders for the Peterbilt and Kenworth truck plants as well as aftermarket customers.
      • Partner with Human Resources to ensure appropriate hiring, orientation, training, performance reviews, counseling and disciplinary actions of employees.
      • Champion multiple Six Sigma projects.
      • Assist in the research, document preparation, coordination and direction of major plant projects involving cost reduction and new product manufacturing setup and implementation.
      • Ensure local compliance with Dynacraft quality programs and maintain quality standards per ISO and QS requirements.
      • Assist in planning and implementation of annual operating and capital budgets. Control monthly operating expenses and maintain necessary records and documentation.
      • Assist in devising, reviewing and implementing methods for improving productivity and efficiency.
      • Maintain effective communication with division office and serve, as needed, as liaison between departments to ensure maximum cost-savings and efficient manufacturing and distribution operations.
      • Assist in development of strategic direction for the MDC in support of Dynacraft’s vision establish specific goal in support of the direction.
      • Maintain effective communication with the Division office in McKinney, TX and with lateral organizations.
      • Manage logistics / returnable container deployment and administration.

      Division Information

      Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY and McKinney, TX.

      Qualifications

      • Leadership skills and ability to supervise employees.
      • Thorough understating of production facilities, assembly and distribution operations.
      • Five or more years of supervisory experience.
      • Proficient in quality methods and process performance (e.g., statistical problem solving and process capability analysis, FMEA, Control Plans).

      Education

      • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, management, engineering or other appropriate field required.
      • Master's degree desired.
      • Six Sigma training strongly desired.

      Paccar Benefits

      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

      Additional Job Board Information

      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.

  • About the company

      PACCAR Inc is an American Fortune 500 company and counts among the largest manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the world.

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