1st Shift Production Supervisor – Lean & Quality

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Production Supervisor for Checkout West to lead a manufacturing team, ensure on-time production, safety and quality standards, and optimize processes. The role emphasizes People First culture and close interaction with dealer networks and customers.

The position requires guiding teams, enforcing 5S, and driving continuous improvement through Kaizen events and root-cause analyses on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead the checkout west team members on 1st shift.
• Lead production team members in a non-union environment and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues.
• 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 on the 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 and resolve problems and opportunities, coordinating timely improvements.
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas to keep tools and materials available.
• Lead changes in machines, processes, materials, and assembly; champion process improvements and Kaizen events.
• Create value stream mapping and standard work.
• Accurately maintain company records and documents per policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years manufacturing experience

Equivalent education/experience combination

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Production Supervisor for Checkout West to lead a manufacturing team, ensure on-time production, safety and quality standards, and optimize processes. The role emphasizes People First culture and close interaction with dealer networks and customers.

The position requires guiding teams, enforcing 5S, and driving continuous improvement through Kaizen events and root-cause analyses on the shop floor.