Vice President/General Manager - Fire Truck

Date: Oct 28, 2024

Location:

Holden, LA, US, 70744

Company: REV Group, Inc.

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Requisition ID: 22868

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME 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 6,500+ 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.

The Vice President/General Manager is responsible for leading and executing the Operations strategy for our Ferrara/KME (Holden, LA) business unit. Responsibilities include organizing and overseeing the daily operations and building an effective leadership team. This position has the overall responsibility to ensure that a high level of product quality is achieved and to ensure on-time delivery of our products. This position reports to the President of The REV Fire Division and has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Chief Operating Officer of the Fire Division.

Job Duties:

Develops and implements production plans, budgets and strategies to achieve operational targets including safety, EBITDA, inventory, throughput and quality.
Resolves problems with an emphasis on accountability, delegation of responsibility and the willingness to make decisions.
Builds effective teams and creates strong morale among all employees.
Sets the tone for the culture of the business unit, recognizes wins and successes, and fosters open dialogue.
Provides leadership in employee relations issues, motivates staff, produces coordinated and consistent efforts to achieve operational goals.
Utilizes safety management practices to promote a strong safety culture needed to facilitate safe operations.
Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress.
Regularly evaluates the efficiency of the operation according to organizational objectives and applies improvements.

Sets and executes strategy for processes, efficiency, and quality.
All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering (MBA or MS in Business Management or equivalent degree strongly preferred)
Minimum 10 years of work experience; 5 years in an operational leadership role
Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization
Be able to build an effective team
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Proficiency in continuous improvement; lean manufacturing preferred

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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