Team Leader

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading team of employees in the Distribution Center. This role will communicate company goals, safety practices and deadlines to the team; and will motivate team members and assess performance. The Team Leader will provide assistance to management including hiring and training to ensure management is updated on team performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

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

• Responsible for the achievement of distribution goals determined by the senior management.
• Supervise activities of team members engaged in shipping, receiving, and loading trucks and distributing finished parts.
• Lead warehouse team to operate and facilitate the daily work of the distribution center.
• Mentor and support the team members through various troubleshooting concerns.
• Support team supervisor and performs supervisory duties when manager is absent.
• Provide encouragement to team members, including communication of team goals and identify areas for new training or skill checks.
• Assist management with the hiring process and new team member training.
• Develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
• Generate, communicate, and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Provide quality internal and external customer service support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in manufacturing quality or a related area.
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Forklift/Order Picker licensed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Detailed orientated.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Order Picker/Swing Reach experience.
• Experience in high volume warehouse with automated systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Frequent Standing, Walking/Running, Hearing, Visual, Talking, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Occasional Bending/Kneeling; Seldom Sitting, Reaching, Lifting/Carrying up to 35lbs and Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs. 
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports, etc.); Occasional Math/Mental Computation, and Writing
• Environmental Demands: Occasional Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes and Tedious/Exacting Work; Seldom Loud Noises. 
• 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.

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 talent acquisition team by email [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.