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.

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation business, is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of customized fire apparatus. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Unit Director to lead our business, overseeing all aspects of operations, strategic planning, and financial performance within our Cab, Chassis, and Electrical platform. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving business objectives.  This role reports to the President of Pierce Manufacturing.

YOUR IMPACT:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies to drive growth, innovation, and market expansion in alignment with corporate goals.Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer service, ensuring efficiency and adherence to industry standards.Product Innovation & Industry Leadership: Champion a culture of innovation by steering product development initiatives that anticipate both domestic & international customer needs and position Oshkosh as a leader in next-generation airport firefighting and support equipment. Collaborate cross-functionally to accelerate go-to-market strategies and technology integration.Financial Management: Manage the division's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to ensure fiscal health.Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing management team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, dealers, suppliers, and stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business development.Compliance & Safety: Ensure all operations comply with applicable regulations, safety standards, and corporate policies.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field10+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing or a related industry
 

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven track record of managing a P&L and driving operational excellenceMBA or equivalent advanced degreeExperience leading cross-functional teams
 

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Pay Range:

$132,500.00 - $233,100.00

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.