2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Oshkosh Defense; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Spartanburg, SC. This mid-senior level position focuses on leading teams in manufacturing, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a safe work environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and significant manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years manufacturing experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Conduct root-cause analyses to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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The 2nd Shift 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.

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Management

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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