• Job Description

  Req#: R26011

  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.

  JOB SUMMARY:

  The Plant Manager will be responsible for enabling a People First culture while leading team(s) in multiple areas of one facility of moderate size in planning, organizing, and executing production plans while driving continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and costs. This role will ensure all production contractual commitments are satisfied as developed in the Operations strategy and will develop team members for future growth and success.

  This leader will have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a brand-new start up location reporting to the General Manager and will work onsite from the Murfreesboro, TN location. The Plant Manager will oversee operations for process such as but not limited to welding, fabrication, paint and electrical vehicle assembly operations.

  YOUR IMPACT:

  These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

  • Oversee the leaders that lead the plant manufacturing process and continuous improvement efforts of a moderate-sized facility (
  • Understand production goals and drive for results focused on meeting production forecast and ensure budgeted labor is within plan.
  • Interact with external customers and segment leadership on a frequent basis.
  • Partner with Operations leadership on execution plans and facility design.
  • Communicate short and long-range plans to Operations leaders.
  • Participate and support individual career development and skills training while focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Monitor operation/production status, labor, and expenses to ensure alignment with overall Operations budget and plan.
  • Ensure key measurements such as production schedules, goals, and budgets are established and achieved.
  • Encourage and participate in individual career development that supports robust processes to improve quality and productivity.
  • Develops top talent within the organization in preparation for broader leadership roles.
  • Drives for improvements in quality, efficiencies and cost reduction through continuous improvement and team member development.
  • Conflict resolution is undertaken to resolve problems.
  • Employee involvement and safety is promoted and supported.
  • Attends daily/weekly production, staff, marketing, business unit, and CIP meetings.
  • Relevant business topic and plans for execution are prepared ahead and discussed at meeting.
    

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, or in a related field.
  • Ten (10) plus years in manufacturing and leading/developing others.
    

  STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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.

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  Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email 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.

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