Sr. Plant Manager

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. is seeking a Senior Plant Manager for our Houston Reconditioning facility to lead safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall plant performance.

You will build high-performing teams, foster a People First culture, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing while partnering with operations and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. The role requires strong leadership, Lean manufacturing know-how, and the ability to manage budgets and capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of management experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversees leaders within the plant manufacturing process and sets standards to ensure on-time production and quality objectives.
• Analyze capital budget investment opportunities and make recommendations to operations/segment leads.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan labor and staffing for the business needs.
• Support performance management and career development for team members and leaders.
• Provide input to strategic plan with timelines, KPIs, and communications.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

People management

Budgeting / cost management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

Senior Plant Manager

The Senior Plant Manager will lead all aspects of operations for our Houston Reconditioning facility, with responsibility for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall plant performance. This role will build and develop high performing teams, foster a People First culture, and drive operational excellence across the facility. The Senior Plant Manager will also partner closely with Operations leadership and cross functional teams to advance continuous improvement, evaluate new manufacturing technologies and best practices, and ensure we consistently deliver high quality products and service to our customers.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Oversees leaders within the plant manufacturing process and has responsibility over other non-manufacturing functions (HR, Safety etc.) on the daily work flow and setting standards to ensure on-time production and quality objectives are met. Provide guidance and leadership of manufacturing process for our Houston facility Interact with external customers and segment leadership on a frequent basis. Design manufacturing objectives and work plans for areas or facility of responsibilities; delegates assignments and ensures accountability for successful completion. Analyze capital budget investment opportunities and make recommendations to operations/segment leads. Partner with peers within Operations to strategically select and develop operations talent. Support the performance management process and executes in regard to supporting career development and growth for team members and leaders. Provides input to strategic plan: including timelines, reports, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communications. Research and implement the appropriate application of continuous improvement tools and techniques in meeting manufacturing objectives. Collaborate with Operations leaders on labor planning to ensure proper staffing levels to service the business while effectively managing overhead costs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of management experience leading and developing others.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven leadership within a manufacturing, reconditioning, remanufacturing, or heavy equipment environment.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, including production, quality, safety, labor planning, and cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop manufacturing leaders while building high performing teams.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement principles, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Ability to analyze plant performance, identify opportunities, and drive improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Strong financial and business acumen with an understanding of operating budgets, capital investments, and cost management.
• Ability to develop and execute operational strategies that align plant performance with broader business objectives.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to interact effectively with customers, senior leadership, and cross functional partners.
• Effective communication, decision making, problem solving, and change management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in production environments. In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings. Floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels. Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Pay Range

$118,700.00 - $211,300.00 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.

Benefits and Culture

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. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Company Vision

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.