Production Manager

Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI

3d•$92,600 - $154,400•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your energy, presence, and decision-making will shape the success of our flagship manufacturing operation with Pierce Manufacturing. We’re looking for a hands-on, people-first leader to own operations at our IPP facility. You will have the opportunity to drive performance, coach frontline teams, and ensure a seamless handoff from 1st to 2nd shift—all while building a culture of accountability, safety, and high-quality output.

Requirements

At least 6 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or related production environments
A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and leads by example
Comfortable making real-time decisions on the floor and aligning cross-shift priorities
Passionate about team development, coaching, and communication
Motivated by operational excellence, continuous improvement, and safety-first manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering
Knowledge and experience with production scheduling
Ability to implement and drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes
Heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing experience at the management level
Previous experience with fabrication and welding

Responsibilities

Oversees plant production by observing activity and setting standards to ensure production and quality needs are met.
Lead and enforce a positive safety culture through VPP and SMS certifications
Maintain a strong, visible presence on the production floor — actively monitoring workflow and addressing bottlenecks
Conducts meetings and discussions pertaining to continuous improvement in responsible areas.
Develop and maintain an environment that promotes productivity and throughput to include conflict resolution.
Creates and maintains budgets, approves expenditures, and manages operations keeping within budgets.
Direct Production Supervisors and their teams across all shifts fostering accountability, engagement, and strong floor leadership.
Identify and remove production barriers in real time, including part shortages, staffing gaps, quality concerns, or process inefficiencies.
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, materials, engineering, and other facilities to expedite critical or “hot” parts and prevent line disruptions.
Assure that the production schedules are met as determined by the master schedule.
Assure that all units manufactured meet or exceed quality standards.
Assist in the development and coordination of new methods and procedures to reduce manufacturing costs.