Lean Production Lead

Oshkosh Delivery; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery, An Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and ensure on-time production, quality, safety, and housekeeping goals. The role emphasizes a People First culture and continuous improvement.

You will guide 1–2 lines, coach staff, enforce 5S, support Kaizen events, and develop high-performance work teams while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-2 small or similar areas 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality standards

5S standards

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Oshkosh Delivery, An Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and ensure on-time production, quality, safety, and housekeeping goals. The role emphasizes a People First culture and continuous improvement.

You will guide 1–2 lines, coach staff, enforce 5S, support Kaizen events, and develop high-performance work teams while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with maintenance and operations.