OpEx Leader

Job summary:

TheLeader Emergency VehiclesOpExLeaderwill focus on leading continuous improvement projects that support Leader Emergency Vehicles' business goals throughtheGoal Deployment Process(GDP). Improvement projectswillinvolvedepartmentssuch as Sales, Engineering,Purchasing,and Operations.

TheOpExLeaderwillfacilitateimprovedprocess outcomestodriveefficiencies, reduce costs,and increase customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• TheOpExLeaders will work with their direct manager on improvement projects.

• Lead continuous improvement projects through focused Kaizens to achieve measured resultsandtargeted hard savings.

• Conduct root cause analysis toeliminatewaste, troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues, material flow,and informational inputs that may lead to inefficiencies.

• Coach and train both hourlyand salariedemployeeson any specific relatedOpEximprovements.

• Help support and develop a culture that promotesoperational excellence andcontinuous improvements.

• Must be able to effectively communicatethescope 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 whennecessary. Decides andinitiatesaction.

• Provides the projectteamwith a clear sense of direction,motivating and empowering them toinitiatesustainable improvementsto their current processes and work environments.

• Build teamworkthrough engagement andalignteam members by trying to achieve individualand collective goals.

• Evaluate and closetheproject,identifyand analyze lessons learned,archive project documents,and hand overtheproject to the customer and/orprocess owner.

• Provide insightsregardingquantitative and qualitative developmentsusingperiodic reports and/oranalyses

Requirements (education, experience, travel,physical, work environment):

• Bachelor's degree, preference for Engineering, technical or finance-related degrees or5-10years of experienceinOperations

• Solid awareness ofoperationsandbusiness processes.

• Passion for change and continuousimprovement;must be self-motivated, have initiative, and have a positive attitude.

• Able totrain andimpart knowledge to others and to learn quickly

• Proven ability to plan and prioritize workthrough basic project management skills

• Demonstrated high-performance levels and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Team management skills and the capability to lead change

• Able to work effectively across different organizational levels, fromshop floortoBUmanagement

OpExLeaderQualities

• Customer Advocacy. ALPs should readily communicate theirunderstandingofcustomer needs.

• Passion.Mustbe self-motivated, have initiative, and have a positive attitude.

• ChangeManagementLeadership.Havedemonstratedperformance as a change agent in the past, regardless of their job duties.

• Communication.OpExLeadersare effective communicators, essential for the many roles theyserveas trainers, coaches, and mentors.

• Business Acumen.OpExLeadersshould havebusiness knowledge and the ability tolinkprojects and desired business results.

• Project Management.Knowledge of project management fundamentals and experience managing projectsisessential.

• Technical Aptitude.Proficient in the use of tools such as MicrosoftOfficeto analyze data, createreportsand presentations.

• Team Player and Leader.OpExLeadersmustpossessthe ability to lead, work with teams, be part of a team, and understand team dynamics (forming, storming, norming, performing).

• Result-oriented.OpExLeaders are expected to deliver tangible financial results for the business. They must behard-workingand quick todemonstratesuccess.

• Fun.OpExLeaders should enjoy their jobs if they are passionate.They must also be creative in how they engage and motivate their teams, and in fundamentally making the project fun and rewarding.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employeeis regularly required tostand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.

• The employeefrequentlyis required towalk.

• The employee isfrequentlyrequired to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• The employeeis occasionally required tosit for extended periods.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat.

• Ability to work with arms abovehead.

• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Work Environment:

• Indoor office

• Production and/orWarehouse

Personal Protective Equipment recommended and/orrequiredontheproduction floor:

• Safety glasses.

• Earplugs.

• Work gloves

The pay scale for newly hired employees in this position at this location in California is <$72,500 or between $72,500 - $117,500>. This is based on meeting all of the requirements of the role. The base pay offered for the role may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are proud to offer competitive benefits in addition to competitive pay. Our pay for performance philosophy allows top performers to earn more based on their continued success.

This information is provided per California Law. Base pay information is based on market location and may differ in other locations.