Specialist OpEx

REV Group, Inc.•South El Monte, CA

1d•$70,304 - $87,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The REV OpEx Specialist will be focused on leading continuous improvement projects that support the business goals of AEV through the Goal Deployment Process (GDP). Improvement projects will involve departments such as Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations. The REV OpEx Specialist will facilitate improved outcomes of processes to drive efficiencies, reduce cost, and increase customer satisfaction. Leader has been a leader in emergency vehicle manufacturing since 1975. We are a Southern California-based ambulance company that combines a strong work ethic with an unwavering commitment to safety and quality. The result is a range of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 ambulances full of innovative features that can improve the safety and effectiveness of the crew. Leader Ambulance is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preference for Engineering, technical or finance-related degrees, or 1-3 years of experience in Operations
Solid awareness of operations and business processes.
Passion for change and continuous improvement, must be self-motivated, have initiative, and have a positive attitude.
Able to train and impart knowledge to others and to learn quickly
Proven ability to plan and prioritize work through basic project management skills
Demonstrated high-performance levels and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Team management skills and the capability to lead change
Able to work effectively across different organizational levels, from shop floor to BU management
Bilingual: English and Spanish required

Nice To Haves

Customer Advocacy. ALPs should readily communicate their understanding of customer needs.
Passion. Must be self-motivated, have initiative, and have a positive attitude.
Change Management Leadership. Have demonstrated performance as a change agent in the past, regardless of their job duties.
Communication. REV OpEx Specialist are effective communicators, essential for the many roles they serve: trainers, coaches, and mentors.
Business Acumen. REV OpEx Specialist should have the business knowledge and the ability to link projects and desired business results.
Project Management. Knowledge of project management fundamentals and experience managing projects is essential.
Technical Aptitude. Proficient in the use of tools such as Microsoft Office to analyze data, create reports and presentations.
Team Player and Leader. REV OpEx Specialist must possess the ability to lead, work with teams, be part of a team, and understand team dynamics (forming, storming, norming, performing).
Result Oriented. REV OpEx Specialists are expected to perform and produce tangible financial results for the business. They must be hard-working and quick to demonstrate success.
Fun. REV OpEx Specialist should enjoy their job if they are passionate. They must also be creative in how to engage and motivate as well as reward their teams, and fundamentally make the project work fun and rewarding.

Responsibilities

The REV OpEx Specialist will work with their BU’s REV OpEx Manager to execute/facilitate improvement projects.
Lead continuous improvement projects through focused Kaizens to achieve measured results and targeted hard savings.
Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate waste, troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues, material flow, and informational inputs that may lead to inefficiencies.
Coach and train both hourly and salaried employees on any specific related OpEx improvements.
Help support and develop a culture that promotes operational excellence and continuous improvements.
Must be able to effectively communicate the scope of projects and report to upper management with weekly status reports.
Coordinate, monitor, and drive project activities, manage project risks, issues, changes, and resources, and take corrective actions when necessary. Decides and initiates action.
Provides the project team with a clear sense of direction, motivating and empowering them to initiate sustainable improvements to their current processes and work environments.
Build teamwork through engagement and align team members by tying to individual and collective goals.
Evaluate and close the project, identify and analyze lessons learned, archive project documents, and hand over the project to the customer and/or process owner.
Provide insights regarding quantitative and qualitative developments using periodical reports and/or analyses