About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

POSITION SUMMARY

Ensures production is met to satisfy contractual commitments and maximizes profits by overseeing production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees plant production and materials by observing activity and setting standards to ensure production and quality needs are met.

• 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 Team Reps to foster employee involvement process.

• Assure that the production schedules are met as determined by the master schedule.

• Assure that all units meet or exceed quality standards.

• Assist in the development and coordination of new methods and procedures to reduce manufacturing costs.

• Other duties, as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Six plus years of related workexperience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.