Production Supervisor - Lean, Heavy Fabrication

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, drive on‑time production, ensure quality and safety, and foster a People First culture. Responsibilities include coaching, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement while coordinating with maintenance and value stream projects.

The role emphasizes developing high performance teams, supporting schedules, and sustaining standard work and records in a union/non‑union environment.

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/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

Manufacturing experience

Quality standards

Safety

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, drive on‑time production, ensure quality and safety, and foster a People First culture. Responsibilities include coaching, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement while coordinating with maintenance and value stream projects.

The role emphasizes developing high performance teams, supporting schedules, and sustaining standard work and records in a union/non‑union environment.