Production Supervisor — Lean, Kaizen & 5S Leader

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation’s Kewaunee Fabrications division seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead teams on the production floor, ensure safe and efficient operation, and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes coaching, quality, and adherence to 5S standards in a fast-paced facility.

You will oversee short-cycle processes, coordinate with maintenance and engineering, and support Kaizen and value-stream initiatives to meet production schedules and cost targets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three or more years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to plan and organize projects.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and paint processes.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience working in a unionized facility.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Experience leading and coaching teams.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Oshkosh Corporation’s Kewaunee Fabrications division seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead teams on the production floor, ensure safe and efficient operation, and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes coaching, quality, and adherence to 5S standards in a fast-paced facility.

You will oversee short-cycle processes, coordinate with maintenance and engineering, and support Kaizen and value-stream initiatives to meet production schedules and cost targets.