About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced individual to oversee all aspects of production operations. This role requires a balance between day-to-day management and long-term strategic planning to ensure that safety, quality, and production goals are consistently met. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing supervisor teams across multiple shifts, driving continuous improvement, and planning for future growth within the heavy equipment manufacturing industry.

YOUR IMPACT

• Oversees plant production by observing activity and setting standards to ensure production and quality needs are met

• Conducts meetings and discussions pertaining to continuous improvement in responsible areas

• Ensure all safety and quality metrics are maintained and exceeded across production lines.

• Resolves disagreements with people to improve attitudes and promote cooperation

• Creates and maintains budgets, approves expenditures, and manages operations keeping within budgets

• Direct Team Coordinators and Team Reps to foster employee involvement process

• Calculate manpower requirements to meet production demands, ensuring the right allocation of resources.

• Develop and execute plans for overtime and any special projects as required.

• Work with supervisors to assess their needs, provide guidance, and support their professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field

• Eight plus years of related work experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience balancing day-to-day operations and longer-term planning in a production setting.

• Strong background in manufacturing operations, preferably within heavy equipment.

• Demonstrated leadership in managing large teams across multiple shifts.

• Experience with manpower planning, safety, and quality control.

• Ability to develop supervisors and managers through hands-on coaching and mentoring.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both teams and leadership.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

WHY JLG, AN OSHKOSH COMPANY?

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.

Pay Range:

$102,800.00 - $176,800.00

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 [email protected].

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.