Director - Manufacturing Operations - Oshkosh Corporation
Murfreesboro, TN
About the Job
The Oshkosh Corporation Vocational segment leverages the power of our people, brands, and strength in technology to improve the safety, cleanliness, and productivity of our communities. The Vocational segment includes market leading brands McNeilus, Oshkosh S-Series, IMT, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, and Frontline Communications. Our purpose-built products serve our communities with carefully designed and engineered refuse trucks, front-discharge mixer trucks, fire apparatus, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting trucks, service vehicles, and command trucks. Our products are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our 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!
This leader will have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a brand-new start up location and will work onsite from the Murfreesboro, TN location. The Director of Manufacturing Operations will be responsible for establishing a world class culture of Safety, Quality, and Delivery within the Vocational segment of Oshkosh. This role will oversee operations for process such as but not limited to welding, fabrication, paint and electrical vehicle assembly operations.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Manufacturing Operations will lead our Murfreesboro, TN facility. This role will drive a People First Culture and lead the business operations by ensuring on-time delivery of products. The Director of Manufacturing Operations will drive operational excellence, identify and analyze new manufacturing technologies and best practices to support the overall business strategy. Through direct interactions with segment operations staff, this role will be instrumental in ensuring that Oshkosh sustains superior performance for our customers, shareholders, employees, and all stakeholders.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
+ Provide guidance and leadership of team members and leaders within manufacturing at multiple production facilities or one large facility with more than 600 team members or a small business unit.
+ Provide input to strategic plan for the segment manufacturing facilities, including timelines, reports, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communications.
+ Interact with external customers and segment leadership on a frequent basis.
+ Work as a change agent with business segments and functional leaders.
+ Transfer lean/problem solving tools and skills into the organization through ensuring that team members are mentored and trained.
+ Enable the Plan, Do, Check, Act culture to create and execute countermeasures to barriers and issues preventing the achievement of business objectives.
+ Partner with peers within Operations to strategically select and develop operations talent for the organization.
+ Support contract/proposal development.
+ Support Profit & Loss (P&L) leaders in executing business plans by supporting the develop and implementation of activities to meet all safety, quality, cost, and production objectives.
+ Establish manufacturing objectives and work plans for multiple facilities; delegate assignments and ensure accountability.
+ Introduce standardized lean technicians and concepts including: value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Visual Controls, Pull/Kanban systems, standardized work, line balancing, etc. to support the deployment of the Oshkosh Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS).
+ Coordinate between various cross-functional teams including operations engineering/technical support groups within Oshkosh on design/development initiatives of Global Manufacturing Operations projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
+ Ten (10) or more years of experience in manufacturing.
+ Five (5) or more management experience.
HOW YOU STAND OUT
+ Leadership and interpersonal skills.
+ Experience with automotive or heavy-duty equipment manufacturing.
+ Experience with electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations.
+ Knowledge in six sigma principles
+ Leadership and interpersonal skills desirable
+ Proven project management experience.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.#LI-KM1#OSK1917
Pay Range:
$132,500.00 - $233,100.00
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. 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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
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.
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.
Oshkosh Vocational is new to the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area and is looking to build an extraordinary team of purpose driven individuals. The new facility is located off of Joe B Jackson Parkway giving team members an opportunity to avoid the Nashville traffic! As part of our 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!
This leader will have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a brand-new start up location and will work onsite from the Murfreesboro, TN location. The Director of Manufacturing Operations will be responsible for establishing a world class culture of Safety, Quality, and Delivery within the Vocational segment of Oshkosh. This role will oversee operations for process such as but not limited to welding, fabrication, paint and electrical vehicle assembly operations.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Manufacturing Operations will lead our Murfreesboro, TN facility. This role will drive a People First Culture and lead the business operations by ensuring on-time delivery of products. The Director of Manufacturing Operations will drive operational excellence, identify and analyze new manufacturing technologies and best practices to support the overall business strategy. Through direct interactions with segment operations staff, this role will be instrumental in ensuring that Oshkosh sustains superior performance for our customers, shareholders, employees, and all stakeholders.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
+ Provide guidance and leadership of team members and leaders within manufacturing at multiple production facilities or one large facility with more than 600 team members or a small business unit.
+ Provide input to strategic plan for the segment manufacturing facilities, including timelines, reports, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communications.
+ Interact with external customers and segment leadership on a frequent basis.
+ Work as a change agent with business segments and functional leaders.
+ Transfer lean/problem solving tools and skills into the organization through ensuring that team members are mentored and trained.
+ Enable the Plan, Do, Check, Act culture to create and execute countermeasures to barriers and issues preventing the achievement of business objectives.
+ Partner with peers within Operations to strategically select and develop operations talent for the organization.
+ Support contract/proposal development.
+ Support Profit & Loss (P&L) leaders in executing business plans by supporting the develop and implementation of activities to meet all safety, quality, cost, and production objectives.
+ Establish manufacturing objectives and work plans for multiple facilities; delegate assignments and ensure accountability.
+ Introduce standardized lean technicians and concepts including: value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Visual Controls, Pull/Kanban systems, standardized work, line balancing, etc. to support the deployment of the Oshkosh Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS).
+ Coordinate between various cross-functional teams including operations engineering/technical support groups within Oshkosh on design/development initiatives of Global Manufacturing Operations projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
+ Ten (10) or more years of experience in manufacturing.
+ Five (5) or more management experience.
HOW YOU STAND OUT
+ Leadership and interpersonal skills.
+ Experience with automotive or heavy-duty equipment manufacturing.
+ Experience with electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations.
+ Knowledge in six sigma principles
+ Leadership and interpersonal skills desirable
+ Proven project management experience.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.#LI-KM1#OSK1917
Pay Range:
$132,500.00 - $233,100.00
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. 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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
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.
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.
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