Team Coordinator

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 17,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor will provide leadership and support to the manufacturing teams to create a safe, productive and profitable environment. This role will plan and facilitate the work of team members to support on-time completion of production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives. This role will develop high performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction, both formal and informal, enabling a People First Culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Lead 1-2 small or similar areas/processes within the production facility/line. Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise. Provide performance feedback and appraisals to team members to guide their development. Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on production floor. Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met. Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities. Enlists the requisite support to ensure the timely resolution of problems and the prompt implementation of improvements. Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues. Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available. Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly. Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events. Create value stream mapping and standard work. Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Industrial, mechanical or related engineering (Completed).
 Conversational English (Intermediate-Advanced)
 At least 5 years of verifiable experience as a production supervisor.
 Mastery of quality tools for problem solving.
 Great leadership and personnel management skills.
 Solid knowledge of production processes.
 Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
 Demonstrable knowledge of standard work application.
 Verifiable knowledge of 5'S and WPO
 Experience in applying and managing self-directed work teams.
 Office parcel domain.
 Knowledge and management of production programs.
 Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Ability to plan and organize projects. Good communication skills both verbal and written.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information. External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance. Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations. Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation or information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents. Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures. Supervisory/Managerial: Recommends personnel actions (hiring, termination, pay changes). Involves scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of employees who perform similar work assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs. Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing. Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact. Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation. Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

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