Pierce Manufacturing
Production Manager - 1st Shift
Pierce Manufacturing, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
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Pierce Manufacturing About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company Pierce Manufacturing
builds trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To the 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 engineered 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 the team, every step in the process of building trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. The trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. Step into a pivotal leadership role
where your energy, presence, and decision-making will shape the success of the flagship manufacturing operation with
Pierce Manufacturing . We’re looking for a hands-on, people-first leader to own 1st shift operations at the IPP assembly plant. You will have the opportunity to drive performance, coach frontline teams, and ensure a seamless handoff from 1st to 2nd shift—all while building a culture of accountability, safety, and high-quality output. Your Impact Lead the Floor: Be an influential leader on-site for 1st shift—your visibility and influence will set the tone each day. Inspire and Guide: Coach and develop a team of Production Supervisors and Team Representatives to hit goals and unlock their full potential. Drive Results: Ensure production milestones are safely met, with a sharp eye on quality, throughput, and employee engagement. Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead discussions, remove barriers, and implement better ways of working using Lean principles. Bridge the Shift Gap: Create smooth transitions from 1st to 2nd shift through clear communication, shared accountability, and proactive issue-solving. Operational Stewardship: Manage budgets and resource planning, while helping innovate processes that reduce costs and boost efficiency. Basic Qualifications At least 6 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or related production environments A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and leads by example Comfortable making real-time decisions on the floor and aligning cross-shift priorities Passionate about team development, coaching, and communication Motivated by operational excellence, continuous improvement, and safety-first manufacturing Standout Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering Familiarity with production scheduling, Lean tools, and continuous improvement methodologies Ability to implement and drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes Heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing experience at the management level Pay Range : $91,800.00 - $153,200.00 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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
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Production Manager - 1st Shift
role at
Pierce Manufacturing About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company Pierce Manufacturing
builds trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To the 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 engineered 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 the team, every step in the process of building trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. The trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. Step into a pivotal leadership role
where your energy, presence, and decision-making will shape the success of the flagship manufacturing operation with
Pierce Manufacturing . We’re looking for a hands-on, people-first leader to own 1st shift operations at the IPP assembly plant. You will have the opportunity to drive performance, coach frontline teams, and ensure a seamless handoff from 1st to 2nd shift—all while building a culture of accountability, safety, and high-quality output. Your Impact Lead the Floor: Be an influential leader on-site for 1st shift—your visibility and influence will set the tone each day. Inspire and Guide: Coach and develop a team of Production Supervisors and Team Representatives to hit goals and unlock their full potential. Drive Results: Ensure production milestones are safely met, with a sharp eye on quality, throughput, and employee engagement. Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead discussions, remove barriers, and implement better ways of working using Lean principles. Bridge the Shift Gap: Create smooth transitions from 1st to 2nd shift through clear communication, shared accountability, and proactive issue-solving. Operational Stewardship: Manage budgets and resource planning, while helping innovate processes that reduce costs and boost efficiency. Basic Qualifications At least 6 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or related production environments A self-starter who thrives with autonomy and leads by example Comfortable making real-time decisions on the floor and aligning cross-shift priorities Passionate about team development, coaching, and communication Motivated by operational excellence, continuous improvement, and safety-first manufacturing Standout Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Engineering Familiarity with production scheduling, Lean tools, and continuous improvement methodologies Ability to implement and drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes Heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing experience at the management level Pay Range : $91,800.00 - $153,200.00 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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic.
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