Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Job Summary The Production Supervisor will provide leadership and support to the manufacturing teams to create a safe, productive and profitable environment. This role will plan and facilitate the work of team members to support on-time completion of production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives. This role will develop high performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction, both formal and informal, enabling a People First Culture. Essential Duties and 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 manufacturing processes and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise. 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 as opportunities arise on production floor. Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met. Conduct root‑cause analyses of manufacturing processes to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities. Enlist requisite support to ensure the timely resolution of problems and the prompt implementation of improvements. Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues. Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available. Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Ability to plan and organize projects. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Core Competencies Internal Contacts: Explanatory communication within or outside department or division, gathering factual information, handling sensitive/confidential information. External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or request assistance. Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before internal and external groups; read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations. Decision Making: Regularly make decisions of responsibility involving evaluation of information; decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents. Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures. Supervisory/Managerial: Recommends personnel actions (hiring, termination, pay changes); involved in scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of employees who perform similar work assignments. Working Conditions Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking/running, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual, typing; occasional driving, fine and manual dexterity, upper extremity repetitive motion; seldom lifting/carrying 25lbs, pushing/pulling 25lbs. Non‑Physical Demands: Frequent analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity (e.g., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), writing. Environmental Demands: Frequent work alone, frequent task changes, tedious/exacting work; occasional high volume public contact. Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation. Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment. Pay Range $73,200.00 – $117,800.00 (minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations). Equal Opportunity Employer 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 protected categories as required by law it will in no way affect employment decisions. Oshkosh Corporation will not discriminate against employees or applicants regarding pay inquiries. Disability Accommodation If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr