Group Lead- Materials- 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Corp.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery, based at the Benore facility in Greer, SC, seeks a Material Supervisor to lead a team and support daily material KPIs. You will ensure SOP compliance, train staff, and maintain accurate records while driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes team leadership, safety, and adherence to 5S and quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of applicable experience.
• Solid computer, math, and reading skills.
• Capable of leading projects and project teams.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environment and processes.
• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in writing and verbally at a high level.
• 6 months-1 year Materials Group.
• Ability to build team morale and promote people-first culture.
• Innovative/creative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technology proficient.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Material support to meet daily and weekly material KPI.
• Ensure all team members follow SOPs and safety rules.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide real-time feedback to maintain productivity and quality.
• Train and mentor new employees on equipment operation, processes, and safety practices.
• Maintain accurate records of material data, downtime, and usage.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying workflow enhancements.
• Communicate effectively with material activities.
• Maintain 5S standards and housekeeping in the work area.
• Perform trailer dock management inbound/outbound.
• Provide line-area support for assigned district.
• Complete End of Shift Audit for next shift start-up.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication

Project management

Technology proficient

Team morale

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

About Oshkosh Delivery

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

Location

The position is based at the Benore facility in Greer, SC.

Summary

Primary point of contact between operators and management, helping to maintain workflow, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties

• Lead and coordinate a team of Material support to meet daily and weekly material KPI.
• Ensure all team members follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety rules.
• Assign work tasks, monitor progress, and provide real-time feedback to maintain productivity and quality.
• Train and mentor new employees on equipment operation, processes, and safety practices.
• Maintain accurate records of material data, downtime, and material usage.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and suggesting process or workflow enhancements.
• Communicate effectively with material activities.
• Ensure housekeeping and 5S standards are maintained in the work area.
• Perform trailer dock management process inbound and outbound.
• Manage line area support for your assigned district.
• Complete End of Shift Audit for next shift start-up.

Qualifications

• At least five years of applicable experience
• Solid computer, math, and reading skills
• Capable of leading projects and project teams
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing environment and processes
• Ability to communicate with leadership and fellow team members in both written and verbal forms at a level above standard
• 6 months-1 year Materials Group
• Ability to build team morale and promote people first culture
• Innovative/creative thinking
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Technology proficient

Competencies

• Accountability: Responsible for the consequences of one’s actions
• Analytical Thinking: Requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
• Attention to detail: Ability to see and become attentive to details
• Cooperation: Ability to work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal, even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest
• Dependability: Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations; punctual and meeting work attendance and deadline requirements
• Flexible: Ability to respond, modify, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
• Identification with Management: Ability and willingness to understand, accept, and carry out decisions and measures from managers
• Initiative: Recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly rather than waiting passively for opportunities to happen
• Innovation: Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems
• Insight: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems, and processes
• Persistence: Continuance in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition
• Integrity: Adhering to standards, values, and code of conduct within position
• Stress management: Ability to perform under pressure and within fast-paced environments
• Reliability: Extent to which you can be counted on to do what is expected (completing assigned tasks, projects, and meeting deadlines)
• Team-oriented: Working well with others and maintaining a focus and value on team
• Leading: Ability to exert influence through direction and guidance

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Occasionally required to sit. Must frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward. Ability to climb ladders, bend, and crawl in awkward spaces. Use of hands and fingers to grasp tools, supplies, and equipment (manual and finger dexterity). Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis. Ability to see details at a distance and at close range.

Environmental Demands

Indoors/Outdoors (extreme cold and/or heat); Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such a petroleum product, degreasers, and spays. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles.

Accommodations

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Additional Information

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.