Sr. Production Manager

Company Information

PACCAR is a Global 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 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. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. Requisition Summary

The Sr. Production Manager sets direction for production operations and has authority within the production management team. This role is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and improving performance against plant and department goals, ensuring a safe work environment, and driving the successful implementation of operational initiatives. The Sr. Production Manager leads multiple performance metrics, develops and presents operating plans, and has responsibility for directing production priorities, aligning resources, and ensuring consistent execution across production areas. This position serves as a key decision-maker in resolving operational issues, driving accountability, and coordinating cross-functional activities. Job Functions/Responsibilities

Provides leadership for production operations and is accountable for production performance across assigned areas. Leads production activities through first-line managers, Production Leads, and production personnel, ensuring alignment with plant priorities, safety objectives, and operational targets. Sets direction and priorities for production execution, including workload allocation, staffing alignment, and resolution of competing operational demands. Coordinates activities to ensure new products are effectively supported by Production and fully integrated into production processes. Supports the training, motivation, engagement, and safety of High Performance Work Team members and representatives. Establishes, monitors, and drives performance against production goals, including safety, quality, delivery reliability, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping. Initiates and recommends personnel actions including performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, and development actions in accordance with Kenworth guidelines and procedures. Leads process improvement efforts, including PACCAR Production System initiatives, lean leadership, 5S, root cause and corrective action, quality improvement, auditing, and waste reduction. Serves as a coach and mentor to production leadership and team members, supporting both personal and professional development. Manages departmental budgeting and ensures financial objectives are met. Recommends, develops, and supports capital expenditure requests and other improvement initiatives necessary to improve performance, capacity, safety, or quality. Represents production leadership in cross-functional