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PACCAR Inc. Material Handling Area Manager in Renton, Washington
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. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. Why work for 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 Responsible managing and developing the internal manufacturing supply chain to include warehousing logistics, material presentation strategies and maintaining accuracy inventory. Provides leadership to supervisors and employees in order to support plant performance and attain Material Handling, best in class objectives. Job Functions / Responsibilities Assign duties to and direct the performance of both salaried and hourly personnel in a union environment. Establish and sustain standards that support production schedules. Actively recommend and Champion process improvement to lower costs and improve materials availability. Applying Lean Material Flow Methodology to support Manufacturing. Manage to budgetary goals of the department. Efficiently manage the flow of production material from the receiving docks to the point of use. Maintain communication of parts availability with production and materials personnel. Recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, and other personnel actions in compliance with company and union policies. Participate in setting schedules and the preparation of written reports for management. Recommend capital expenditure that support for overall Material Flow Strategy. Perform special projects as assigned. Qualifications & Skills Four-year degree from an accredited college or university required. Five years of previous supervisory experience. Experience with general materials metrics, materials flow, and inventory measures. Proven success at applying Six Sig