About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
As a Lead Scheduler at Pierce Manufacturing, you’ll be at the heart of our production engine—transforming forecasts and strategic plans into precise, executable schedules that drive our world-class emergency vehicle assembly lines. This is your opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring our iconic products reach communities when they’re needed most. You’ll collaborate across departments, from Sales and Marketing to Materials and GPSC, to synchronize supply, demand, and production efficiency in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
Creates master schedule slots and assignment of forecast groups
Reschedules based upon changes to line rates or production performance
Sequencing within the day to align within production capability
Coordinates with Sales on reassignment of forecast groups or model mix changes per the Firm Order Review process
Perform planning bill quarterly maintenance - update percentages based upon history and projections from Sales and Marketing
Coordinate with Tactical and Materials departments on planning safety stock to support sales changes. Utilize history to determine required safety stock to support future planned shipments.
Learn all aspects of Scheduling including SIOP generation of line rates to support shipment plan
taking the revised shipment plan, and develop a supply plan and inventory plan
create line rates that will achieve the supply plan
coordinate with GPSC to create an achievable supply plan
Interface with Materials on PFEP, inventory control, and materials management
Learn the materials transactions process to assist in managing inventory accuracy of finished goods, contract manufacturing, and inter-company transfers/sales
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree in a related field
Four plus years of related work experience
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
Previous scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced computer skills especially in Microsoft Excel
Understanding of Lean principles
Supply chain studies at the college level
Working knowledge of ERP systems
APICS certification or exposure
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.
This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings.
Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone.
Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.
Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
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Pay Range:
$57,600.00 - $90,400.00The 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 [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.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in a related field
- Four plus years of related work experience
- Previous scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced computer skills especially in Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of Lean principles
- Supply chain studies at the college level
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- APICS certification or exposure
Oshkosh Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oshkosh Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Oshkosh Corporation.
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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.
Oshkosh Corporation Insights
What We Do
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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