Sr. Plant Manager

About Oshkosh Aero Tech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Aero Tech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh Aero Tech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, Jet Aire, Jet Power, Amp TekÔ, Jetway, and more.

The Sr. Plant Manager is responsible for leading a high complexity, high mix, low volume manufacturing operation focused on assembly, test, and delivery of purpose-built vehicles. This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively manage production flow, material availability, and operational execution while maintaining strong alignment with safety, quality, and continuous improvement objectives. Operating from a highly visible headquarters location, this role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and organizational alignment.

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

Lead day-to-day plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, maintaining a consistent presence on the production floor

Manage a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment with multiple product lines and complex assembly requirements across thousands of part numbers

Ensure effective material flow by partnering with supply chain and planning teams to address constraints, improve kitting processes, and minimize production disruptions

Oversee assembly, sub-assembly, test, and shipping operations to ensure efficient throughput and adherence to customer requirements

Utilize ERP systems to ensure accurate transactional flow including receiving, inventory management, picking, and line-side delivery

Drive operational execution across multiple departments including operations, warehousing, planning, quality, and safety, ensuring alignment to cost targets and performance metrics

Establish and monitor key performance indicators including production schedules, labor efficiency, cost control, and budget adherence

Lead and develop a team of direct reports including value stream leaders, providing coaching, guidance, and support to enable team success

Foster a people-first culture by actively supporting employee development, engagement, and problem-solving at all levels of the organization

Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging lean manufacturing principles including standard work, 5S, and flow optimization

Partner with engineering, finance, and supply chain leadership in a highly matrixed environment to align priorities and drive business results

Participate in strategic initiatives and long-term planning while balancing the immediate needs of daily operations

Manage operational budgets and cost centers, monitor variances, and drive cost performance improvements

Ensure consistent product quality in a non-repetitive manufacturing environment by reinforcing standards and customer requirements

Lead daily and weekly production and business meetings, ensuring clear communication of priorities, risks, and execution plans MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience.

Five (5) or more years of management experience leading and developing others.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading operations in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment with complex assemblies, with annual revenues greater than $150 million

Background in Engineer-to-Order industries such as capital equipment, power generation, heavy equipment, or similar environments with high product variability

Strong understanding of material flow, supply chain integration, and production planning in a complex manufacturing setting

Experience working with ERP systems and managing transactional processes that support production flow Demonstrated ability to lead in a highly matrixed organization with multiple senior stakeholders

Proven track record of driving continuous…