General Manager/Business Unit Director - Oshkosh Airport ProductsNew

About Oshkosh Airport, an Oshkosh company

In an airport emergency, there is no room for error. From ARFF trucks to snow trucks, at Oshkosh Airport Products, our products are built to help the everyday hero respond with maximum confidence. Our products are built with innovative technology, unmatched chassis performance, advanced safety systems, rock-solid durability and brute force strength all around the world. We take pride in building products with unparalleled reliability so our customers can meet their airport's unique challenges.

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager/Business Unit Director to lead our business, overseeing all aspects of operations, strategic planning, and financial performance. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving business objectives and will have full P&L responsibilities.  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 Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to ensure fiscal health and profitability.
• 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 field
• 10+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing or a related industry

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven track record of managing a P&L and driving operational excellence
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

Why Join Oshkosh Airport Products?

At Oshkosh Airport Products, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable ARFF vehicles that protect lives and property worldwide. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact in the aviation safety industry.

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Pay Range:

$132,500.00 - $233,100.00

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.