Operations Supervisor Intern

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.

The Production Supervisor Intern 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. 

*This position has a Spring/Summer 2027 start date.

YOUR IMPACT

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

• High School Diploma or GED with three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience. 

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Strong willingness to learn. 

STANDOUT 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. 

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

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 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. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.