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Paccar Winch Inc. Supplier Capacity Development Manager in Denton, Texas
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Date: Aug 14, 2024
Location: Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864
Company: PACCAR
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 also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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
Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.
This position is based at Peterbilt’s Division office in Denton, Texas, where we have been headquartered since 1980. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community.
Requisition Summary
This position will manage activities to significantly improve on-time deliveries from the PACCAR supply base.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Actively engage with suppliers to identify and resolve issues preventing 100% on-time delivery to PACCAR manufacturing plants. This will include:
Investigate the root cause of the supplier delivery issues related to tooling, Takt times, cycle times, shift patterns, Processes, labor and supply chain issues.
Perform Six Sigma analysis and resolve issues by leading HIKE (High Impact Kaizen Event) to evaluate bottleneck processes, perform Value-Stream Mapping and Process Flow Diagrams
Identifying constraints related to processes, tooling, supply chain, commercial issues related to sub-components and labor market constraints
Job Functions / Responsibilities cont.
Focus on low performing suppliers and drive actions to resolve the root cause of low performance.
This will include:Evaluate the operations at low performing suppliers with concentration on process bottlenecks that result in delivery issues from low performing suppliers
Use systematic evaluation on the performance of the supplier and design a methodology to improve processes based on Value Stream Mapping and Process Flow Diagrams
Perform on-site validation along with project management for longer time tooling and capacity issues that impact performance and delivery issues
Develop and implement actions and strategies with suppliers, procurement, supply chain, engineering and quality to address supplier capacity, manufacturing and supply chain constraints. This will include:
Develop action plans and strategies after evaluating the process deficiencies based on results from Six Sigma analysis and resolve issues by leading HIKE
Evaluate bottleneck processes, perform Value-Stream Mapping and Process Flow Diagrams to resolve capacity and tooling concerns for different product lines
Identify issues related to Supply chain shortages, Engineering Design issues, quality concerns and optimization of processes to resolve bottlenecks and other issues impacting delivery of parts
Job Functions / Responsibilities cont. 2
Support PACCAR manufacturing plants and service organization on major supplier issues. On site supplier problem solving support and ensure timely implementation of permanent corrective actions and resolution. This will include:
Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes to optimize suppliers with delivery issues.
Provides cross-functional support to Product Development, Marketing and Advanced Manufacturing to facilitate transfer of designs to manufacturing.
Supports Production by troubleshooting technical issues related to process and components at different supplier locations.
Move between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. This will include:
Evaluate, investigate, optimize and manage suppliers by evaluating the value stream mapping and process flow diagrams to increase capacity for different production lines.
Determine and balance operations with production schedules, develop standard operations, conducts studies to optimize processes and manage details
Determines manufacturing processes for assembly of new product development and provides cross-functional support to Product Development.
Job Functions / Responsibilities cont. 3
Maintain consistent and clear communication with executive leadership and key stakeholders on status and resolution of critical supplier issues. This will include:
Identify issues and demonstrate professional, consistent and clear communication regarding issue resolution with supplier and PACCAR Executive team.
Establish clear goals for issue resolution and provide that as documented solution and corrective actions.
Communicate HIKE results, corrective actions, capacity enhancement and issue resolution at all levels of supplier and executive team.
Lead assessment of supplier capacity and identifies solutions to improve processes / equipment to improve output. This will include:
Provides direction of time and work sequence studies and reviews and recommends adjustments to manufacturing operations.
Determine and balance operations with production schedules, develop standard operations, conducts studies to optimize processes and manage details
Supports Production by troubleshooting technical issues related to process and components. Provide assessment for supplier capacity based on increased build rate and market share.
Qualifications
7-10 years' experience in Supply Chain Performance Materials, Plant Capacity Increase, Plant Operations, and Manufacturing Processes.
1 year Lead experience
Experience dealing with supply chain issues
Lean + Six Sigma Experience
Travel up to 50% to be expected
Strong influencing, collaboration and relationship-building skills both internally and externally with suppliers
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Working knowledge of manufacturing, services and supply chain operations
Manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously in order to meet established deadlines.
Ability to set priorities, multitask and meet deadlines
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required.
General Description of all Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
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 (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
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 programs
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).
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