Operations Plant Manager

Oshkosh Corporation; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation’s Frontline Communications division in Clearwater, Florida, seeks an Operations Plant Manager to lead approximately 130 team members and drive safety, delivery, cost and quality. This role supports Frontline’s manufacturing operations within the Oshkosh family.

You will champion a People First, Safety Always mindset, remove barriers, and develop strong teams while meeting customer commitments and budget objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of management experience leading and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Foster a People First culture by promoting employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to workplace safety, with a focus on achieving exceptional safety performance.
• Lead and develop front-line leaders and manufacturing teams within a unionized facility, ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Oversee daily plant operations and manufacturing processes to achieve production schedules, customer commitments, quality standards, and budget objectives.
• Drive operational performance by monitoring production metrics, labor utilization, expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute operational strategies, manufacturing objectives, workforce plans, and capital investment recommendations that support business goals and long-term growth.
• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure effective labor planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members and leaders through performance management, career development, and skills training programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, business leaders, and cross-functional partners, to support operational execution and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication of short- and long-range business plans, ensuring alignment and accountability across the organization.
• Participate in and lead daily, weekly business updates, preparing and communicating operational performance, priorities, risks, and action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Frontline, An Oshkosh Company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for an

About Frontline, An Oshkosh Company

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, has been the leading custom communications vehicle manufacturer since 1985 and has built over 2,500 highly customized vehicles for this industry. Our team members design and manufacture high-quality, reliable broadcast and communications vehicles for electronic news gathering, satellite uplink, field production, bonded cellular Live&Drive, and weather reporting applications without the use of subcontractors, all under one roof. As part of the Oshkosh family, we have the unique ability to leverage our manufacturing, procurement and engineering resources across the breadth of our organization, making our products truly unique and built for breakthrough. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for an Operations Plant Manager supporting our Frontline Business in Clearwater, Florida. This role will provide operational leadership for approximately 130 team members, strengthening accountability and execution across the facility.

Leading with a People First, Safety Always mindset, this leader will focus on Safety, Delivery, Cost, and Quality—removing barriers, driving continuous improvement, meeting customer commitments, and developing strong teams and talent for future growth.

Your Impact

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:

• Foster a People First culture by promoting employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to workplace safety, with a focus on achieving exceptional safety performance.
• Lead and develop front-line leaders and manufacturing teams within a unionized facility, ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Oversee daily plant operations and manufacturing processes to achieve production schedules, customer commitments, quality standards, and budget objectives.
• Drive operational performance by monitoring production metrics, labor utilization, expenses, and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Develop and execute operational strategies, manufacturing objectives, workforce plans, and capital investment recommendations that support business goals and long-term growth.
• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure effective labor planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members and leaders through performance management, career development, and skills training programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, business leaders, and cross-functional partners, to support operational execution and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication of short- and long-range business plans, ensuring alignment and accountability across the organization.
• Participate in and lead daily, weekly business updates, preparing and communicating operational performance, priorities, risks, and action plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field, with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of management experience leading and developing others.

Standout Qualifications

• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with welding & fabrication.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or heavy-duty equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge in six sigma principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This position is based in a manufacturing or production/field environment and may involve exposure to loud noise, dust, moving machinery, or temperature fluctuations.
• The role may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, lifting items up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, climbing, or using tools and equipment.
• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.
• Visual and auditory acuity are needed for safe equipment operation and effective communication in a busy workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure access to all essential job functions.

Pay Range

$103,300.00 - $177,700.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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 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.

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