Production Supervisor - End of Line (3rd Shift)
About The Position
Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company, is a leading tactical vehicle manufacturer dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of customers with advanced defense technologies. The Production Supervisor will provide leadership and support to manufacturing teams, fostering a safe, productive, and profitable environment. This role involves planning and facilitating team member work to ensure on-time production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives are met. A key aspect of this position is developing high-performance work teams through ongoing coaching and direction, promoting a People First Culture. The plant operates on a 3rd shift from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am EST, with potential variations due to overtime.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive mechanical skills.
- Have led a team of technicians, mechanics, or electricians.
- Ability to plan and organize projects.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
- Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes within the production facility/line.
- Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues.
- Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development.
- Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes.
- Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects to meet production schedule demands.
- Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing processes to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities.
- Enlist requisite support for timely problem resolution and prompt improvement implementation.
- Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
- Implement and sustain 5S in work areas, ensuring tools and materials are readily available.
- Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.
- Create value stream mapping and standard work.
- Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- Opportunities to support team member growth and success
- Reasonable accommodation for job applicants with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
