Job Description

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 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!

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

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

Acts as a liaison between Kenworth Materials, Production, and the local MSS Suppliers to ensure the MSS suppliers performance meets the needs of the Kenworth Renton plant.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Assist in the launch of new kit and sub-assembly programs.
Communicate production plans and schedule changes to the MSS Suppliers.
Provide “boots on the ground” support to control offsite inventories, coordinate lean practices and drive continuous improvement activities at the supplier locations.
Lead efforts to improve kitting accuracy, and request corrective actions when required.
Conduct training of off-site personnel on receiving and other system functions.
Maintain accurate part master data related to location, and ship destination, for MSS controlled parts.
Set plant kit inventory levels and monitor MSS delivery performance. 

Qualifications & Skills

Required qualifications:

Ability to prioritize multiple demands.
Demonstrated initiative to own problems from cradle to grave.
An aggressive problem solver focused on root cause analysis.
Possess strong computer skills 
Provide excellent leadership, interpersonal skills.
Interact professionally with employees, suppliers and all levels of management.
Bachelors degree Required 

Preferred qualifications:

Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience
Proficiency with CMS80 Materials Module and warehouse control system
Six sigma/lean trained