Area Manager (Grade 25)

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday on Evening Shift. The Area Manager will reside at the McKinney, TX location and report to the Assistant Plant Manager. The Area Manager 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 Department. This person will be focused on leading the team responsible for building parts being supplied to the Truck Plants across North America. This person must be passionate to develop this new technology, open to working with multiple divisions, departments and individuals, while being creative and visionary to help lead our production environment to the next level of excellence.

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates 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!

• Manage the daily production and distribution flow.
• Assure that all Dynacraft Standards are maintained and improved throughout all operations, these include but are not limited to Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Process and Procedural standards.
• Work closely with multiple departments and teams to develop the cells production. This will include, but not limited to assembly processes, assembly layout and assembly standards to continually elevate the quality, safety, and efficiency of this unique and evolutionary product.
• Provide consistent and reliable supervision of personnel; assign duties in accordance with established schedules and customer requirements.
• Train and evaluate performance of direct reports; provide regular feedback; prepare employee evaluations; recommend disciplinary action as may be appropriate.
• Provide Plant management with timely information regarding performance and changes.
• Play an active role in promoting positive employee relations and engagement.
• Participate in projects related to training and leadership development.
• Benchmark other PACCAR locations and non-PACCAR locations for best practices.
• Perform projects and assignments as required.
• Participate in special assignments.
• Complete root cause analysis documentation for quality related issues and process/product audits.
• Must be able to withstand working in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.
• Be able to work 10-hour days.

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

• Experience with SAP/RF Operations preferred.
• Experience managing supervisor level positions preferred.

• HighSchool Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree and Six Sigma Certification desired.

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

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.