Lean Operations Improvement Coordinator

REV Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Emergency Vehicles is seeking an OPEX Coordinator to drive continuous improvement across production lines, partnering with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost through structured problem-solving and lean methods.

The role emphasizes 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, and coaching teams in improvements, with regular status reporting to management and a focus on reducing waste and boosting operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2–3 years vehicle manufacturing experience.
• MS Office software capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact with others positively and professionally.
• Must possess quality organizational skills and be a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across production lines, fabrication, paint, assembly, and final vehicle build.
• Facilitate 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, and waste reduction projects.
• Reconcile scanned hours to playbook hours with production supervisors for accuracy.
• Work with OpEx Manager to identify areas that require time studies and/or kaizen events to improve accuracy and improvements to standard work.
• 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 employees on any specific related OpEx continuous 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 status reports, as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Emergency Vehicles is seeking an OPEX Coordinator to drive continuous improvement across production lines, partnering with production, quality, engineering, and supply chain to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost through structured problem-solving and lean methods.

The role emphasizes 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, and coaching teams in improvements, with regular status reporting to management and a focus on reducing waste and boosting operational excellence.