Night Shift Production Lead – Safety & Efficiency

Oshkosh Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, ensure on-time production, and uphold quality, safety, and housekeeping standards. The role focuses on coaching high-performance teams and delivering efficient production schedules in a People First culture.

Responsibilities include guiding small area teams, troubleshooting production issues, conducting performance feedback, and driving 5S and Kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three or more years of manufacturing experience (or equivalent).
• Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes 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

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Communication (verbal & written)

Willingness to learn

Job description

JLG, an Oshkosh company, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, ensure on-time production, and uphold quality, safety, and housekeeping standards. The role focuses on coaching high-performance teams and delivering efficient production schedules in a People First culture.

Responsibilities include guiding small area teams, troubleshooting production issues, conducting performance feedback, and driving 5S and Kaizen initiatives.