• Job Description

  Req#: R31640

  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!

  The Materials Manager will have general management responsibility for the operational Materials function. As a leader, this role will have overall responsibility to plan, organize and monitor the activities of the Materials Management team as it relates to all aspects of lean material flow process development, standardization, advancement, and implementation across the facility. The Materials Management Manager will also be responsible for developing talent and next generation leadership within the segment Materials Management team.

  This position reports to the Sr. Plant Manager and will work onsite from the Murfreesboro, TN location.

  YOUR IMPACT

  • Lead the Materials Management team through Frequent Meaningful Conversations to achieve business results and develop team members.
  • Design, develop and manage the flow of materials between multiple supplier facilities and on-site storage locations to the manufacturing point of use.
  • Lead continuous improvement of the organization by engaging with business leaders to drive compliance with the material flow strategy.
  • Maintain the MRP report card including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and Excess & Obsolete inventory reduction.
  • Manage budget of equipment leases, repairs, and purchases of material handling equipment and storage racks
  • Resolve problems utilizing acquired knowledge and analytical abilities. Utilize ERP system to create planning reports for management, production, and material teams.
  • Leverage shop-floor lean material flow implementation experience to lead and support projects focused on synchronization of material consumption with production, maximizing efficiency of material conveyance routes and optimal material presentation to the point of use.
  • Significantly reduce excess material handling through value stream analysis and development of business solutions.
  • Lead projects to implement sustainable process improvements that are aligned with the material flow strategy.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) teams on future build schedules to meet anticipated customer requirements.
  • Automate business processes in an effort to reduce information waste, inventory waste and reduce indirect labor.
  • Drive consistency to ensure materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintaining acceptable inventory levels.
  • Reduce excess material inventory and work in process inventory by leading lean events and continuous improvement activity focused on establishment of baseline inventory requirements, identification of wastes and implementation of sustainable process improvements.
  • Implement and support cost reduction initiatives that support and advance the material flow strategy.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree with seven (7) or more years of experience within in Supply Chain, Materials, or a related field.

  STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience leading others – directly or through project work.
  • Relevant industry related certifications.
  • Ability to manage in a complex matrix manufacturing organization.
  • Purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.
  • Experience mentoring and leading team members through direct reporting relationships or project work.
  • Ability to effectively communicate.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
  • Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where requirements are constantly changing.
  • Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
  • Ability to travel 25%.

  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.

  • #LI-KM1

  Pay Range:

  $82,000.00 - $132,800.00

  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.

• About the company

  Oshkosh Corporation, formerly Oshkosh Truck, is an American industrial company that designs and builds specialty trucks, military vehicles, truck bodies, airport fire apparatus and access equipment.

Notice