Master Scheduler Assistant

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
Schedule new orders in the appropriate assembly plant and build week each day, based on plant build constraints, proximity to shipping destination, materials availability, customer delivery requirements, and Kenworth performance goals.

• Monitor new product availability, scheduling appropriate dates and ramp up quantities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling reports for Kenworth Division and Corporate.
• Review Engineering Change Notices and assess for potential impact on operations.
• Identify issues and develop interdepartmental strategies for implementation of Engineering Change Notices.
• Track project implementation status including plant and supplier inventory levels, PPAP status, tooling status, and other critical information.
• Direct the materials organization toward stated project implementation objectives.
• Analyze overall project impact to materials.  Identify and communicate pertinent information regarding lead times, inventory costs and project financial risks to Change Control and Materials management.
• Work in partnership with Engineering and Division Materials, Corporate Quality, Corporate Purchasing, suppliers and the plants to ensure smooth project implementations.
• Coordinate and process disposition of obsolete material associated with ECN implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2-3+ years of experience in materials or manufacturing support required, additional preferred.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and evaluate complex situations to recommend sound action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management.
• Proficient in data analysis, including Excel and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in fast paced environment.
• Negotiation skills, including conflict management.
• Mechanical aptitude including ability to read blueprints and communicate technical information clearly.
• Proficient with personal computers including Excel, Access, and an understanding of the CMS-80 system.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

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 

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Master Scheduler Assistant is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.