Continuous Improvement Manager

2 weeks ago


Chillicothe OH United States PACCAR Full time
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 andalso 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 is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids

Requisition Summary

This role will serve as the plant champion for Built In Quality within the lean model of the PACCAR Production System (PPS). The successful candidate will lead efforts throughout Operations to deploy, maintain, and improve lean manufacturing principles to improve overall quality.

Job Functions / Responsibilities
  • Plant Champion for the Built-In Quality pillar of the PACCAR Production System (PPS) lean manufacturing model. This includes Customer Focus, Defect Prevention, Defect Detection, and the Response Process.
  • Act as a duty expert, trainer, and mentor for Built-In Quality throughout Operations
  • Provide guidance to management on PPS deployment roadmap and next steps.
  • Maintain and strengthen the response process throughout Operations
  • Analyze quality data to select and facilitate quality improvement projects.
  • Responsible for leading projects focused on quality improvements.
  • Support efforts to strengthen a continuous improvement culture, common manufacturing systems, and operational best practices.
  • Ensure that a team of involved people work effectively to develop solutions to quality concerns.
  • Conduct internal auditing and establish gap closure plans.
  • Direct supervisor of a team of Quality Coordinators and a Dimensional Engineer
  • May perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline required. MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable
* Five years of experience in the direct practice and implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
* Project management experience.
* Black Belt certification.
* Three years of managerial experience.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks, take initiative, and be a team player and problem solver.
* Ability to effectively communicate technical topics; written and verbal, to a variety of audiences.
* Project management experience.
* Strong coach, teacher, and mentor.
* Strong technical skills in process and product.
* Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment.
* Detailed understanding of engineering specifications and dimensional analysis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must meet physical requirements of the job with or without accommodations.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline required. MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable
Additional Job Board Information

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



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