About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

As the Operations Area Manager on 3rd shift, you will ensure that production is met to satisfy contractual commitments. You will plan and facilitate work of assigned employees, increase the synergies, and employ the knowledge of plant teams.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Support teams as required
• Maintain a positive working attitude and environment
• Ensure that policies, procedures, and bargaining unit agreement requirements are satisfied
• Willingness to accept and delegate authority
• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures
• Focus on product quality and process control Perform "make" versus "buy" analysis
• Interview, appraise and discipline employees. Acknowledge team accomplishments
• Support material shortages
• Support machine and equipment repairs
• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues. Implement effective corrective actions utilizing structured planning methods
• Support housekeeping and safety of work areas
• Understand and support the Continuous Improvement Plan
• Participate in the resolution of grievances
• Must be willing to complete additional advanced training/education courses as required
• Create and maintain budgets, approve expenditures, and manage operations within budgets

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four plus years of related work experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Word, and Excel, Lotus Notes E-mail, and JD Edwards
• Must complete Team and Continuous Improvement Training after being hired on

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.

Pay Range:

$82,000.00 - $132,800.00

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.