Director of Advanced Manufacturing

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Lean Expert/TPS based

• 10 years of business/operations management or manufacturing experience with management responsibilities

• Ability to accommodate 25% travel

• Results-oriented, strong analytical skills, and demonstrated process improvement success in managing large teams in a continuous improvement culture

• Proven change agent and ability to lead teams through: Making case for change; stakeholder management; change communications; removing barriers; setting milestones and acknowledging progress; and reinforcing change through organizational systems

• Willingness to work on the shop floor and lead by example; ability to influence decision making with or without authority; facilitate groups with diverse perspectives; and bring teams to agreement

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills that build productive relationships and influences others, both within the business and across organizations

• Ability to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to working teams); exceptionally good listening skills; able to present complex or new ideas with clarity and simplicity

• Excellent project management and prioritization skills. Solid business acumen. Ability to schedule and provide costing with accuracy

• High ethical standards demonstrated by the individual’s approach to business and the ability to set that tone for the entire organization

• Creative and innovative thinking to challenge current practices and ways of looking at processes across the organization

WORKING CONDITIONS

Pay Range:

$118,700.00 - $211,300.00

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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