1st Shift Production Lead — Kaizen & Safety Champion

Pierce Manufacturing Inc; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the pre-line manufacturing team at our new high flow line facility, ensuring on-time production, quality, and safety.

You will develop high-performance teams through coaching, define standard work, and drive 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, supporting a People First culture. This role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving in a fast-paced, non-union environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-line production team members in a 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.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Quality standards

Safety awareness

5S

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the pre-line manufacturing team at our new high flow line facility, ensuring on-time production, quality, and safety.

You will develop high-performance teams through coaching, define standard work, and drive 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, supporting a People First culture. This role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving in a fast-paced, non-union environment.