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REV Group, Inc · 6 hours ago

Manager Production

Ocala, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

REV Group, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire and emergency markets. The Production Manager is responsible for leading a team in the manufacture and assembly of custom fire and rescue vehicles, ensuring quality production while maximizing company profit.

AutomotiveManufacturing

Responsibilities

Directly leads and supervises a manufacturing team of Production Supervisors and hourly employees in all manufacturing processes in a facility or multiple facilities. Must also take a leadership role in activities outside of direct span of control, such as Product Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, etc

Responsible to ensure all production areas are scheduled and staffed appropriately to meet schedule commitments and cycle time requirements. Prioritizes and manages the workflow within all departments to ensure timely and efficient task completion in accordance with the production schedule. Provides the resources required to the manufacturing team to meet commitments

Responsible for medium to long term range planning activities such as line-set up, equipment capacity, material flow, and employee staffing to meet customer demand and takt time requirements

Assumes leadership role in identifying and coordinating maintenance activity on plant and equipment, identification of plant needs for safety/security and any risk mitigation needs as required. Ensures all equipment, materials, tools and processes used are of the highest quality and all production standards are followed

Working expertise in value stream mapping and managing the business through current state/future state improvements. Directs the development, planning and execution of the value stream. Owns facility(s) and/or responsible department value stream maps

Participates in company goal setting, deployment and strategic planning activities, typically detailing 1st level improvement initiatives and sets targets to improve. Sets strategic direction for the plant/facility in accordance with business goals and objectives. Leads project activities and directs, coaches, mentors employees

Assumes leadership and expertise of lean manufacturing principles. Accountable for the implementation and sustainment of lean within areas of responsibility. Must be change agent and ambassador for continuous improvement. Must be able to teach/train employees at all levels on the concepts of lean. Must proactively lead the engagement of all personnel in the implementation of the principles and tools of lean

Accountable for ensuring all quality, regulatory and ISO requirements are met. Responsible to make sure appropriate actions are taken to meet all requirements, including stopping production if appropriate

Reviews all work within the department to assure technical accuracy of the work meets customer requirements, engineering design expectations as documented in shop orders, engineering prints, bills of material, work instructions and quality documentation. Assures all workmanship standards are met

Responsible for safety and environmental compliance of the facility and surrounding grounds. Holds departmental employees accountable for following all OSHA and company policies and regulations. Actively leads safety improvement initiatives

Responsible for development, compliance and enforcement of all company policies and procedures. Ensures consistent and effective employee relations. Recommends rewards/recognition as appropriate. Initiates necessary disciplinary actions as required

Communicates and interfaces with other senior leaders driving effective liaisons with other departments such as Materials, Engineering, Sales Administration, Product Management. Provides technical expertise for problem resolution and drives root cause and corrective actions

Responsible for meeting established department budgets. Leads activities for staffing requirements and selection of departmental personnel. Determines area budget goals for personnel, equipment, supplies and other cost elements to assure ongoing company profitability

Evaluates and verifies employee performance through review of completed work assignments, work techniques and leadership skills. Builds and mentors individuals and teams and identifies staff development/training needs. Conducts the training or otherwise ensures that training is obtained

Qualification

Lean manufacturing principlesManufacturing processes knowledgeP&L responsibilityTechnical troubleshootingRegulatory compliance knowledgeTeam buildingEmployee relationsSafety complianceCommunication skillsConflict resolution

Required

High School Diploma

Minimum 10 years work related experience, 7 years in Supervisory or Leadership capacity

Practical experience can include electrical, mechanical, welding, metal fabrication, etc

Excellent business acumen

Previous experience with P&L or Cost Center responsibility

Detailed knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes

Thorough understanding and application of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with demonstrated team building and conflict resolution ability

Excellent employee and human relations skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to learn and use company specific systems

Knowledge and experience with regulatory agency requirements such as NFPA, FAA, DOT, etc

Preferred

Associate or Bachelors degree preferred

Experience in vehicle production or custom manufacturing environment

Company

REV Group, Inc

REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through two segments: Specialty Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles.

Founded in 2008

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees