About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities
around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing
the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in
an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully
designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no
equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that
are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the
process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to
the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the
toughest conditions.
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:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
* 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
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 process to identify, define, and
resolve problems and opportunities. Enlists the 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: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of
information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division),
and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of
sensitive or confidential information.
* External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer
queries, or ask 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 both internal and
external groups. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical
procedures and/or government regulations.
* Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving
evaluation or 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). Involves 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 Dexterity, Manual
Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying
25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
* Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning,
Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained
Mental Activity (i.e. 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
The 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.