Materials Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Delivery; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 73,200 - 117,800; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Delivery, located in Spartanburg, SC, is looking for a Materials Supervisor to lead and support material-related activities. This position focuses on ensuring efficient delivery of materials and involves planning and implementing inventory control processes.

The ideal candidate brings at least four years of manufacturing experience and a High School Diploma or GED. The role emphasizes leadership, fostering a people-first culture, and enforcing safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in inventory control processes.
• Ability to foster a people-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials team members to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist in the management of material flow across plants.
• Educate team on quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Safety Standards Enforcement

Team Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of manufacturing experience

Job description

About Oshkosh Delivery

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.

Position Overview

The Materials Supervisor will provide leadership and support to all material‑related activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials and services. This role is a key player in supporting operations. The position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing inventory control and material flow processes and systems across the plant. It provides leadership toward resolving materials management and inventory control issues and leads resolution activities where needed, while developing high‑performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction, enabling a people‑first culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1–2 small or similar areas within the materials team in the assigned facility, taking ownership of safety, productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of transactions and inventory.
• Lead production team members in a union and/or non‑union environment on the materials 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.
• Assist in the development and management of the flow of materials internally, between plants, and off‑site warehousing.
• Evaluate and improve processes used to receive, store, pick, and present materials.
• Review and update departmental procedures to ensure ISO compliance.
• Train employees on materials processes, including but not limited to inventory issues, credits, rejects, receipts, and transfers.
• Work cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, Safety, and Quality to optimize processes and performance across disciplines.
• Review daily shortages due to inventory errors, determine causes and corrective actions.
• Develop use of technology in systems and processes.
• Other materials‑related projects and assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with four (4) or more years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OSHKOSH LEADERSHIP TRAITS

• Inspires Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Fosters Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25 lbs, Pushing/Pulling 25 lbs.
• Non‑Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (e.g., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; or regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit­based 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.