Production Manager End of Line 1st Shift

About Oshkosh Delivery an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporations legacy of engineering excellence and innovation we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable efficient and sustainable. With a focus on reliability driver experience and cutting-edge technology Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter safer and with confidence today and for the road ahead.

Job Summary
The Production Manager oversees manufacturing operations within Spartanburg Assembly ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production in a fast-paced labor-intensive environment. This leader manages Production Supervisors and their teams supports throughput across assembly and end-of-line processes and maintains strong communication across shifts to deliver fully assembled vehicles that meet customer schedule and quality requirements.

YOUR IMPACT

Lead Production Operations

• 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.

Drive Quality & Throughput Excellence

• 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.

Champion Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Operational & Administrative Leadership

• Manage labor overtime and department spending in alignment with established budgets.
• Ensure production schedules are met as determined by the master schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six or more years of related manufacturing experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors 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.

Pay Range:

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