Manufacturing Team Lead Intern

Oshkosh; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense, based in Oshkosh, WI, seeks a Production Supervisor Intern to lead manufacturing teams, promote safety, quality and on-time production. The role focuses on coaching high-performance teams, implementing 5S and Kaizen, and supporting continuous improvement projects on the floor.

The Spring/Summer 2027 start date offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced defense environment with leadership development and exposure to value stream mapping and standard work.

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.

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

Project planning

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED with three or more years of manufacturing experience

Job description

Oshkosh Defense, based in Oshkosh, WI, seeks a Production Supervisor Intern to lead manufacturing teams, promote safety, quality and on-time production. The role focuses on coaching high-performance teams, implementing 5S and Kaizen, and supporting continuous improvement projects on the floor.

The Spring/Summer 2027 start date offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced defense environment with leadership development and exposure to value stream mapping and standard work.