Quality Production Supervisor - Heavy Fabrication

Oshkosh Corp.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh company in Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and drive on-time production, quality, and safety objectives. This role emphasizes People First culture and relentless improvement on the shop floor.

You will coach teams, enforce quality and 5S standards, conduct root-cause analyses, and support Kaizen events to enhance value streams. Strong communication and union environment experience are preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality inspector team.
• Lead production team members in a 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

Team leadership

Communication skills

Union environment experience

Problem solving (8D/5Y)

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kewaunee Fabrications, an Oshkosh company in Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and drive on-time production, quality, and safety objectives. This role emphasizes People First culture and relentless improvement on the shop floor.

You will coach teams, enforce quality and 5S standards, conduct root-cause analyses, and support Kaizen events to enhance value streams. Strong communication and union environment experience are preferred.