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.
SUMMARY
The Manager, Product Safety and Reliability for EMEAI is responsible for supporting the strategy deployment and tactical management of the Product Safety strategy. Work with all functions within Access Segment EMEAI region to drive the product safety process and promote awareness and compliance with our product safety policies. Our goal is to ensure that our products are safe for use.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
may include, but are not limited to, the following
- Assist the Department Director in the execution of the overall Global Product Safety Strategy.
- Collect, analyze, and present applicable data to help drive decision making as required.
- Generate performance metrics and reports as needed.
- Represent company on industry and trade association committees.
- Ensure that product safety related matters are addressed during product development.
- Conduct regular meetings to review and assess health of product safety process.
- Support development and periodic review of policy and standard work.
- Monitor and promote product safety culture.
- Be conversant with the latest industry safety standards, rules, and regulations.
- Track product safety regulatory/standard changes and communicate potential impact to the business.
- Identify and help drive continual process improvement.
- Coordinate the review of new and existing products for compliance with applicable standards.
- Coordinate review of product operation and safety manuals, service and maintenance manuals and product literature.
- Coordinate changes to existing and development of new product instructions and warnings.
- Coordinate appropriate corrective action related to product performance.
- Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of information related to service bulletins, recalls and other product safety related information.
- Interact with other departments within the company on product safety related matters as needed.
- Incident investigation support as needed.
- Provide litigation support.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS [SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES]
Supervise those personnel assigned for general and specific tasks in the area of responsibility.
This position reports to: Director – PS&R
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- 7 or more years of relevant experience.
Preferred:
- Creative and innovative thinker; demonstrated ability to initiate, lead and sustain change.
- Strong date-driven decision-making skills.
- Project Management skills and experience.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially communications skills (oral and written); demonstrated ability to influence the behavior of peers and others outside the direct reporting line.
- Self-motivated with critical adherence to schedule and attention to detail.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, as necessary.
- Experience with EU product standards
- Experience helping to implement a product safety strategy and playbook
- Experience working in legal, compliance, or heavily regulated product industry
- Demonstrated skill and passion for problem solving and operational excellence
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability and life insurance. Voluntary add-ons such as accident/critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program further expand coverage breadth.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan, alongside performance bonuses. Profit sharing and legacy pension arrangements are also referenced, suggesting multiple pathways for long-term financial support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports include flexible work schedules, some remote work options, fitness stipends, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support add value that complements cash compensation.
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Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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