Director of Advanced Manufacturing (Automation)

Location: McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, United States; the role combines office duties with production-floor and field activity and requires up to 25% travel.

Pay range: $118,700–$211,300 annually across U.S. locations.

Company

JLG, an Oshkosh company, develops access equipment including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and accessories for customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead global manufacturing innovation strategy across the Access Segment.
• Identify, evaluate, and deploy advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, digital, and analytics technologies.
• Develop manufacturing innovation roadmaps and transfer technologies from R&D and suppliers to production facilities.
• Manage analytics initiatives that use product and process data to predict outcomes, prescribe solutions, and improve quality.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Digital Technology, Design Engineering, operations, and external technology partners to implement digital solutions and Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Set innovation goals, manage project charters and priorities, guide equipment standards, and coach team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or an engineering-related field.
• 10+ years of related work experience, including manufacturing, operations, or business management experience with management responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, project management, prioritization, and business skills.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, change leadership, stakeholder management, and leading large teams.
• Ability to work on the shop floor, perform occasional physical tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to accommodate up to 25% travel and work in U.S.-based office and production environments.

Nice to have

• Certified Lean Expert or TPS-based experience.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and influencing decisions across diverse teams.
• Creative and innovative approach to challenging established manufacturing practices.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with opportunities for team member growth and success.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Work includes collaboration with senior leaders, working teams, suppliers, and R&D institutes.