Job Description
About Pierce, An Oshkosh Company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our 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 engineering 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 us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our 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 our flagship manufacturing operation with Pierce Manufacturing. We’re looking for a hands-on, people-first leader to own 1st shift operations at our 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
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.
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Shift work, Afternoon shift,