About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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.As the Global Paint Program Manager at Oshkosh Corporation, you will serve as the enterprise lead for coating and paint systems across global manufacturing and aftermarket operations. You will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of paint processes, standards, and supplier partnerships to ensure product quality, color consistency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers, you will support new product launches, facility expansions, paint system installations, and strategic initiatives that reduce risk and minimize the cost of poor quality across the organization.                                                                        <h2>YOUR IMPACT</h2><ul><li>Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for paint and coating systems across global manufacturing and aftermarket operations.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain global coating standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure consistent product quality, appearance, and performance.</li><li>Lead the planning, installation, commissioning, and optimization of paint systems, pretreatment systems, and related manufacturing processes across global facilities.</li><li>Support new product launches, facility expansions, and strategic manufacturing initiatives by establishing coating requirements and process standards.</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage relationships with global paint and coating suppliers to ensure material quality, performance, availability, and cost effectiveness.</li><li>Evaluate, approve, and implement specialty paint colors and coating solutions while maintaining enterprise-wide color consistency standards.</li><li>Develop and maintain maintenance strategies, operating procedures, and best practices for coating equipment and systems.</li><li>Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for coating-related quality issues across manufacturing sites and the supply base.</li><li>Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements related to paint and coating operations.</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks that could impact product quality, production schedules, or customer satisfaction.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing teams and stakeholders on coating processes, equipment, and standards.</li><li>Lead cross-functional projects and influence decision-making to improve quality, reduce the cost of poor quality, and support business objectives.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across global operations.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to fourteen (14) years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role. </li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Experience with industrial paint and coating systems, including pretreatment, application processes, curing technologies, and coating performance requirements.</li><li>Proven success leading cross-functional manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supplier initiatives in a matrixed environment.</li><li>Experience supporting paint system installations, facility expansions, capital projects, or manufacturing process improvements.</li><li>Knowledge of coating-related quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.</li><li>Experience managing relationships with paint, coating, equipment, and chemical suppliers.</li><li>Understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations related to paint and coating operations.</li><li>Experience developing global standards, specifications, and best practices across multiple manufacturing locations.</li></ul>#LI-AG1 Pay Range:$103,300.00 - $177,700.00The 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 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.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Global Paint Program Manager

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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.As the Global Paint Program Manager at Oshkosh Corporation, you will serve as the enterprise lead for coating and paint systems across global manufacturing and aftermarket operations. You will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of paint processes, standards, and supplier partnerships to ensure product quality, color consistency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers, you will support new product launches, facility expansions, paint system installations, and strategic initiatives that reduce risk and minimize the cost of poor quality across the organization.                                                                        <h2>YOUR IMPACT</h2><ul><li>Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for paint and coating systems across global manufacturing and aftermarket operations.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain global coating standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure consistent product quality, appearance, and performance.</li><li>Lead the planning, installation, commissioning, and optimization of paint systems, pretreatment systems, and related manufacturing processes across global facilities.</li><li>Support new product launches, facility expansions, and strategic manufacturing initiatives by establishing coating requirements and process standards.</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage relationships with global paint and coating suppliers to ensure material quality, performance, availability, and cost effectiveness.</li><li>Evaluate, approve, and implement specialty paint colors and coating solutions while maintaining enterprise-wide color consistency standards.</li><li>Develop and maintain maintenance strategies, operating procedures, and best practices for coating equipment and systems.</li><li>Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for coating-related quality issues across manufacturing sites and the supply base.</li><li>Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements related to paint and coating operations.</li><li>Identify and mitigate risks that could impact product quality, production schedules, or customer satisfaction.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing teams and stakeholders on coating processes, equipment, and standards.</li><li>Lead cross-functional projects and influence decision-making to improve quality, reduce the cost of poor quality, and support business objectives.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across global operations.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to fourteen (14) years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role. </li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Experience with industrial paint and coating systems, including pretreatment, application processes, curing technologies, and coating performance requirements.</li><li>Proven success leading cross-functional manufacturing, quality, engineering, and supplier initiatives in a matrixed environment.</li><li>Experience supporting paint system installations, facility expansions, capital projects, or manufacturing process improvements.</li><li>Knowledge of coating-related quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.</li><li>Experience managing relationships with paint, coating, equipment, and chemical suppliers.</li><li>Understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations related to paint and coating operations.</li><li>Experience developing global standards, specifications, and best practices across multiple manufacturing locations.</li></ul>#LI-AG1 Pay Range:$103,300.00 - $177,700.00The 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 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.

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