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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Establish performance standards and objectives for the Materials organization that support overall operating objectives
Provide proactive assessments of current and future material flow issues and plans to resolve
Contact suppliers directly to expedite closure of major supplier quality and delivery issues
Assess employee training needs and develop succession plans for critical organizational positions
Assures ISO compliance within the plant Materials organization 
Monitor planner performance and provide feedback.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Materials Management or a related field required
Master’s in Business Administration preferred
Five years of business experience required
Preferably two years of managerial experience within PACCAR
Understanding and training in Six Sigma and lean principles
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to initiate, lead change and manage multiple functions
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
Analytical and problem

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500?Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more