First-Shift Production Lead - Lean & Kaizen

Oshkosh AeroTech; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company in Wisconsin, seeks a Production Supervisor for our pre-line manufacturing team to drive safe, productive, and profitable operations. Based at our new high flow line facility, you will plan and coordinate work to meet on-time production schedules with strong emphasis on quality, housekeeping, and safety.

You will develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance feedback, and formal/informal direction, fostering a People First culture that

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three 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. 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Quality & safety

5S standards

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh company in Wisconsin, seeks a Production Supervisor for our pre-line manufacturing team to drive safe, productive, and profitable operations. Based at our new high flow line facility, you will plan and coordinate work to meet on-time production schedules with strong emphasis on quality, housekeeping, and safety.

You will develop high-performing teams through coaching, performance feedback, and formal/informal direction, fostering a People First culture that