Manager Production

REV Group, Inc.•Brandon, SD

20d

About The Position

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience. Spartan Emergency Response is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 5,000+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year. SUMMARY: The Plant Manager position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of the of the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people for the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
Experience leading in a fast pace, multi-task, complex manufacturing environment
Exceptional leadership and team development skills required
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Innovative team player
Intermediate computer skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical skills
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
Strong: Communication skills, verbal and written
Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills
Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Functional Experience: 5+ years
Experience Required: Leading in a fast pace, multi-task, complex manufacturing environment
Management Experience: 3-5 years

Responsibilities

Understand and execute all safety requirements and cautions
Ensure customers receive timely commitment dates and that the organization meets or exceeds expectations (cost, quality, delivery)
Lead the deployment of common manufacturing related core procedures that support the Spartan Production System requirements and work in concert with other functions in the manufacturing network.
Work with team members to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it, as documented in a project plan
Support integrating operations data with the customers to provide end to end visibility to status and completion
Develop systems and tools to provide online access to status for the customers
Manage new product launches, to ensure all deliverables are met to support a successful production ramp while meeting the needs of the clients (quick turn with quality)
Meet with value stream functional leaders regularly, identifying problems, solutions, and action plans, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement with a learning organization leading to meeting all goals and objectives set by the enterprise
Create a culture that stops to fix problems in order to get quality right the first time
Ensure that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and area of responsibility is compliant with all requirements
Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment at all levels to drive measurable results
Develop, implement, and monitor department budget and manages expenses within approved budget constraints
Instill and maintain a positive can-do team atmosphere
Ensure Production Supervisors provide effective cross-training for employees, including backups, to ensure continuous levels of required support
Develop, maintain, and communicate the results of the KPIs so all stakeholders are aware of performance and issues; all information is visual and obvious to the enterprise and ensures no problems remain hidden.
Develop and maintain an effective organization through the selection, training, and motivation of all personnel
Manage the production reporting to ensure accurate information flow for labor, inventory accuracy quality, and manufacturing costs
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with customers, fellow leaders, employees, and departments that support the manufacturing process
Continually improve processes by investigating changes in manufacturing methods by evaluating technological developments, investigating feasibility of new equipment and techniques, and providing dependable cost estimates and supporting financial analysis
Stay up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas and take corrective actions
Other tasks as assigned