Kenworth Truck Co. · 22 hours ago
Production Unit Manager
Chillicothe, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPACCAR is a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry, recognized for its high-quality trucks and innovative technology. The Production Unit Manager will lead a manufacturing department, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity objectives while fostering employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead department safety initiatives, including accident investigations, job hazard analyses, and other related functions
Lead start of shift meetings to ensure clear communication of key metrics and daily expectations, address open issues, etc
Perform Leader Standard Work, including any audits, torque checks, etc
Support department and Test department Continuous Improvement Team meetings
Instill safety culture proactively within the department, while ensuring corrective actions are robust and sustained
Lead department quality initiatives, including gate management, defect resolution, tool performance, audit systems, and other related functions
Lead department continuous improvement initiatives, including line balancing, process walks, 5S activities, HPWT, daily housekeeping, and other related functions
Create daily staffing assignments, develop and maintain a training plan, and ensure appropriate job rotations
Complete daily functions, including time and attendance, training records, overtime management, vacation scheduling, and proper record keeping
Create an engaged culture through employee engagement
Complete timely performance reviews for employees
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work any shift
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven leadership ability
Manufacturing or related field management experience
Self-drive and initiative
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
2-3 Prior supervisory experience within PACCAR or related industry
Company
Kenworth Truck Co.
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Business Wire
2025-10-21
2025-10-18
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