First-Shift Production Supervisor: Kaizen & Safety

Oshkosh Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing, part of Oshkosh, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift in Appleton, WI. The role leads the pre-line production team, ensures on-time schedules, and drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of manufacturing experience and strong planning and communication skills. This position emphasizes People First culture and Kaizen-style improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Equivalency of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-line production team 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 implement improvements as opportunities arise on the production floor.
• Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects to meet the production schedule demands.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing processes to identify and resolve problems and opportunities.
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.
• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas and ensure tools and materials are readily available.
• Lead changes in machines, processes, materials, and assembly and champion process improvements via Kaizen events.
• Create value stream mapping and standard work.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pierce Manufacturing, part of Oshkosh, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 1st shift in Appleton, WI. The role leads the pre-line production team, ensures on-time schedules, and drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of manufacturing experience and strong planning and communication skills. This position emphasizes People First culture and Kaizen-style improvements.