Lean Manufacturing Production Manager

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Pyle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to oversee plant operations, ensure production meets schedules, and maintain quality standards across the line.

You will lead Production Supervisors, drive lean initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of related experience, with scheduling expertise, are required to ensure manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of related work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Oshkosh AeroTech in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to oversee plant operations, ensure production meets schedules, and maintain quality standards across the line.

You will lead Production Supervisors, drive lean initiatives, manage budgets, and coordinate with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of related experience, with scheduling expertise, are required to ensure manufacturing excellence.