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About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The Production Manager - Aftermarket/Product Support will be responsible for leading a People First culture in a manufacturing environment; through planning, organizing, and executive production plans while drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and costs. This role will ensure all production contractual commitments are satisfied consistently and will be a point of escalation for ongoing issues not resolved by front line supervision.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• Oversee the plant manufacturing process/daily workflow of multiple areas/processes with the production facility and setting standards to ensure on-time production and quality objectives are met from leaders.

• Ensure department specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met and make plans to meet requirements set forth by the master plan.

• Balancing data with team member’s perspective to drive accountability and results

• Understand production goals and drive for results focused on meeting production forecast and ensuring budgeted labor is within plan.

• Partner with Operations leadership on execution plans.

• Develop and support robust processes to improve quality and productivity within multiple areas/processes.

• Support implementation of and track major transformational programs.

• Champion a continuous improvement culture ensuring engagement and commitment.

• Responsible for financial/budget development and planning, approve expenditures, and manager operations keeping within budgets.

• Responsible for facility requirements; security, machine performance, safety

• Evaluate existing supplier relationships and recommend actions to increase quality and efficiency while reducing usage and operating costs.

• Interact with customers occasionally in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience.

• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Management experience leading and developing others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) or more years of experience leading people and teams

• Experience managing a complex manufacturing environment (multiple departments)

• Knowledge in fire apparatus or heavy industrial truck manufacturing

• Experience with capacity planning and resource planning

• Experience with Microsoft office, Kronos, and ERP systems (JDE preferred)

WHY PIERCE?

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.

We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:

• Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)

• 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%

• Competitive paid-time off plans

• Company bonus plan, free life, short and long-term disability plans

• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year

• Many, many more!

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Pay Range:

$91,800.00 - $153,200.00

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.