What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Oshkosh Defense Spartanburg Assembly?
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.
As the Production Manager, you will ensure production is met to satisfy contractual commitments and maximizes profits by overseeing production.
YOUR IMPACT:
- Oversees plant production 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 manufactured meet or exceed quality standards.
- Assist in the development and coordination of new methods and procedures to reduce manufacturing costs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Six plus years of related work experience
STANDOUT 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
WHY OSHKOSH?
Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k team members around the world who embody them.
We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.
Pay Range:
$91,800.00 - $153,200.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.
Salary : $91,800 - $153,200
