Production Manager

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

As the Production Manager, you will ensure production is met to satisfy contractual commitments and maximizes profits by overseeing production.

YOUR IMPACT

• Oversees plant production by observing activity and setting standards to ensure production and quality needs are met.

• Conducts meetings and discussions pertaining to continuous improvement in responsible areas.

• Develop and maintain an environment that promotes productivity and throughput to include conflict resolution.

• Creates and maintains budgets, approves expenditures, and manages operations keeping within budgets.

• Direct Production Supervisors and Team Reps to foster employee involvement process.

• Assure that the production schedules are met as determined by the master schedule.

• Assure that all units manufactured meet or exceed quality standards.

• Assist in the development and coordination of new methods and procedures to reduce manufacturing costs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six plus years of related workexperience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering

• Knowledge and experience with production scheduling

• Ability to implement and drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes

• Heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing experience at the management level

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees' success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

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Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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