Materials Control Manager jobs in Texas

Requisition Summary

The position is responsible for managing Peterbilt’s demand planning group. The position leads the design, development, and implementation of programs and processes related to demand planning of Peterbilt material.

The ideal candidate is an innovative and proactive leader with demonstrated success at driving continuous improvement. Fact-based decision making is a requirement for success.

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.

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!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Direct manager for 10-12 employees.
• Establish and sustain standards that support production schedules.
• Champion process improvement to lower costs and improve materials availability, and actively recommend and implement improvements to processes, equipment, and working conditions.
• Responsible for managing inventory level and part demand planning activities.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators for department
• Developing and Leading Material flow strategy and vision.
• Maintain communication of parts availability with production and materials personnel.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical truck knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing production, materials or logistics in the automotive industry preferred.
• Five years of previous supervisory experience.
• Experience with general materials metrics, materials flow, and inventory measures.
• Proven success with change management utilizing tools such as Lean manufacturing and six sigma.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and distribute resources accordingly.
• Ability to perform production planning and resource coordination.
• Take initiative and champion improvement projects through completion.

Additional Job Board Information

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with 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 insurance plans for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health saving account (HSA).
• Paid short-and-long-term disability program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more.
• Global fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
• Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).