Oshkosh Delivery ยท 2 weeks ago
Production Manager - End of Line - 3rd Shift
Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery through advanced delivery vehicles. The Production Manager oversees manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while managing teams and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Oversee production activities across assigned assembly or end-of-line areas, ensuring output aligns with schedule, quality, and safety requirements
Maintain a strong floor presence to monitor workflow, identify issues quickly, and provide direct support to supervisors and hourly teams
Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and extended teams fostering accountability and engagement
Fosters culture of critical thinking and quick decision making that drives the business forward
Ensure all vehicles and components meet or exceed established quality standards, including alignment with calibration, water-test, inspection, and repair requirements in end-of-line areas
Partner cross-functionally to remove production barriers, improve material flow, and drive efficient resolution of quality or equipment issues
Support new equipment debugging and continuous process refinement
Identify and implement methods, labor strategies, and process enhancements that reduce manufacturing cost, improve throughput, and elevate operator experience
Support lean principles and structured problem-solving activities
Manage labor, overtime, and department spending in alignment with established budgets
Ensure production schedules are met as determined by the master schedule
Qualification
Required
Six or more years of related manufacturing experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Experience leading production operations in automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, or related vehicle assembly environments
Demonstrated success managing supervisors and large hourly teams within a multi-shift manufacturing model
Experience with production scheduling, manufacturing execution systems, and operational reporting (JD Edwards / MES experience a plus)
Ability to apply lean manufacturing tools, continuous improvement techniques, and structured problem-solving
Strong communication skills with proven effectiveness in shift-to-shift coordination and team leadership
Company
Oshkosh Delivery
Oshkosh Delivery, a business unit of the Oshkosh Transport segment, is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase