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Manufacturing Production Supervisor - Welding/Fabrication/Paint - Second Shift

Oshkosh Corporation · Kewaunee, WI · $73,200–$117,800 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you lead in a union environment? What changes about how you supervise?

What they are checking: Whether they understand working within a contract and building good relationships with union members.

Tell me about a time you improved safety in a welding or paint area.

What they are checking: Whether they actively make the area safer, including fumes, fire, burns and lifting heavy parts.

How do you coach team members both formally and informally?

What they are checking: Whether they coach every day, not just at reviews, as the posting describes.

What would you do

A weld inspection finds a large batch of rejects late in your shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they contain the problem, find root cause and communicate with quality and the next shift.

A welder keeps missing production targets but has excellent quality. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they coach for both speed and quality and look for the cause before judging.

A grievance is filed over how you assigned overtime. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the contract, stay calm and work with HR and union leaders fairly.

About the work

Tell me about your experience supervising welding, fabrication or paint in a heavy fabrication shop.

What they are checking: Whether they know heavy fabrication processes well enough to lead them at Kewaunee.

How do you plan a second shift when parts must go from cutting to welding to blasting and paint?

What they are checking: Whether they understand flow between processes and prevent bottlenecks in a turnkey shop.

What do you look for to tell whether a paint finish meets spec?

What they are checking: Whether they understand surface prep, film thickness and common paint defects.

How do you keep housekeeping strong in a heavy fabrication area with sparks, scrap and big parts?

What they are checking: Whether they see housekeeping as safety and quality, not just appearance.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities. JOB SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Production Supervisor 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. 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to plan and organize projects. • Experience with welding, fabrication, and paint processes. • Good communication skills both verbal and written. • Experience working in a unionized facility. • Computer skills with Microsoft Office and ERP systems. • Experience leading and coaching teams. Pay Range: $73,200.00 - $117,800.00 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. 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 corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. 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.

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