Bill of Material and Selection Supervisor

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company 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 pushing the technology envelope with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, and exploration of fuel cell electric vehicles and autonomous driving systems.www.kenworth.com. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

Requisition Summary

The engineering operations department is seeking a supervisor to manage and lead the bill of material and selection group. This supervisor would manage all aspects of bill of material/selection processing, including but not limited to: work throughput; plant support; and small and medium process improvement projects. This position interfaces with engineering, operations, and change control during Kenworth's product change management process. Ideal candidates would have a strong leadership background in leading department and division goals.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a high performance team which includes supervising, personnel development, technical lead development, internal and external training programs, prioritizing workload, and tracking progress.

• Process engineering change notification work packages in a timely manner, monitor and correct quality issues with a focus on engineering excellence, and improve change control throughput and date commitments.

• Ensure complete product coverage is provided using bill of material and selection.Usher critical work package and feedback requests through to completion.

• Provide timely (weekly) communication of Engineering Change Noticework package and Bill of Material feedback status, issues, and resolution.

• Follow-up and resolve any process-related issues when required.

• Train and mentor new associates,ensuring they are provided with the knowledge needed to successfully carry out their tasks.

• Manage all aspects of developing and prioritizing projects from concept to closure to meet schedule and performance requirements.

• Champion/lead projects using appropriate tools such as six sigma and A3 methodology as documentation.

• Identify and implement strategic engineering operations initiatives such as cross division (Peterbilt and Kenworth) ECN work package and BoM feedback process integration.

• Estimated travel of 1-2 times per year.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• 4-year BS or BA degree required; Master's degree preferred.

• PACCARmanufacturing plant experience desirable.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to provide group leadership and management of human resource issues.

• Ability to collaborate across teams, influence others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• General product knowledge preferred.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500Company 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

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including education, training, and experience. The salary range for Bill of Material and Selection Supervisor is $84,000-$131,700 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.