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Shift Supervisor

PACCAR · Dallas, TX

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor manufacturing role at PACCAR (automotive) in Dallas, TX. Responsible for managing and training direct reports in accordance with shop objectives to meet business goals.

Tools it names
PLC, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Texas: typical posted base $80k–$103k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 69 production supervisor openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 110 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $85k–$105k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 45%
  • Tooling 35%
  • Machining 25%
  • CNC 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Responsible for managing and training direct reports in accordance with shop objectives to meet business goals.
  • ◆Establish group and individual accountability: assign work, approve shift time (including overtime), track goal attainment by direct reports, and provide leadership and development as required to achieve business results
  • ◆Determine and continually improve staffing utilization within department
  • ◆Manage personnel-related issues, including disciplinary action, performance evaluations, etc.
  • ◆Consult with Company Store Service Manager and Branch Manager as necessary
  • ◆Review Quality of Work within Service Shop to include:
  • ◆Review PM records and performs management inspections to ensure units are being serviced according to PLC policy.
  • ◆Certify that work performed is properly recorded on shop repair orders, including time, parts, tires and material.
  • ◆Ensure that fuelers are performing the 10-point inspection.
  • ◆Observe lead technician, general technician, and fueler employees perform key duties to uncover opportunities to provide coaching and feedback that improves employee performance
  • ◆Ensure maximum warranty recovery by closely monitoring and improving the warranty submittal processes.
  • ◆Promotes a safe, clean, and organized culture through the following; ensures adherence to safety procedures, shop cleanliness standards, uniforms requirements, and attendance policies.
  • ◆Coordinate the preparation of new and sold vehicles for placement in or out-of-service.
  • ◆Ensure that environmental guidelines and OSHA standards are followed.
  • ◆Handles all interaction with drivers and customer communication during their shift.
  • ◆Fulfill Service Manager’s duties as needed in their absence.

Qualifications

and Skills

  • ✓Three or more years of supervisory experience
  • ✓Five or more years of diesel mechanic shop experience
  • ✓Valid CDL with good driving record preferred.
  • ✓Extensive knowledge of diesel mechanics.
  • ✓Possess the physical abilities, without limitations, to perform duties of full job description.
  • ✓Able and willing to work varying shifts and locations.
  • ✓Supervision skills in previous role or Supervisory experience preferred
  • ✓Strong Leadership, organizational and planning abilities; and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential

Education

  • ✓High school diploma; some college preferred.

Physical

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position works in a Truck Service Shop environment. The chosen candidate must be able to work in areas that are hot or cold, surfaces may be slippery, climb ladders/stairs. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus. When working in the shop, the work environment has moderate noise levels. Ability to work any shift and weekends, depending on the demands of the business.

PACCAR Benefits

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
  • ✓This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

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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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also 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

PacLease provides customers with value-added transportation services and premium-quality Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF vehicles. It is one of the fastest growing and most innovative global leasing networks in the industry.

Requisition Summary

This role supervises and oversees the shop service personnel to attain high levels of quality, morale, safety, and efficiency within the Branch’s maintenance team. This role supervises the technician team to achieve maximum efficiency when conducting maintenance and repairs to customer vehicles and shop equipment, for a designated shift. Additionally, this role will include invoicing, reviewing repair orders, may perform technician work as needed and fulfill Service Manager duties in their absence. This role reports to the Service Manager.

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