Oshkosh Corporation

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

VP OPERATIONS

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Operations to lead and optimize all aspects of our manufacturing processes. As the VP of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, customer satisfaction and quality across our organization.

YOUR IMPACT

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of cross-functional collaboration, end-to-end accountability, and continuous learning. Provide guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities to enhance team members' skills and performance.
• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with executive management to develop and execute the company's operations strategy, aligning it with overall business goals and objectives.
• Manufacturing Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, efficiency, and productivity. Implement best practices and lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations and reduce costs while maintaining the highest product quality.
• Drive for Results: Drive a results-oriented culture by setting clear goals, providing performance feedback, and promoting accountability among team members.
• Production Planning: Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and capacity strategies to meet customer demand. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales supply chain, and finance, to ensure effective production planning and resource allocation.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality standards, processes, and controls throughout the manufacturing operations. Implement rigorous quality management systems and drive continuous improvement to ensure the delivery of fire trucks that meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor operational performance. Regularly assess and analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment for all employees. Implement and maintain effective safety protocols and procedures throughout the manufacturing operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in OEM operations management, preferably in the automotive or heavy equipment sector.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve their full potential.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control methodologies.
• Demonstrated track record of driving operational excellence, process improvement, and cost optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven and results-oriented approach.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law 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.