Manager Sourcing-BTC

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. seeks a seasoned Lean Continuous Improvement specialist to drive supplier quality and productivity. You will coordinate with engineering, sourcing and quality functions to ensure PPAP submissions, audits and readiness for new products.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in lean CI within manufacturing, experience with SAP/Oracle/ARIBA, and strong cross-functional collaboration. This role focuses on cost reduction and supply chain continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; engineering discipline preferred.
• 5 years lean continuous improvement in manufacturing (TPS/DBS/Shingo).
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, ARIBA and supplier systems.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical/sourcing/quality liaison with suppliers and Generac teams.
• Ensures timely and accurate PPAP submissions for new product development.
• Leads supplier selection, capability assessment, and audits.
• Assists in supplier readiness and cost reduction initiatives.
• Oversees OTD performance during prototype to production.
• Ensures regulatory and compliance standards are met.
• Coordinates cross-functional reviews and supplier development plans.
• Resolves delivery issues and manages escalations.

Skills

Lean methodology

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

SAP/Oracle/ARIBA

Supplier quality engineering

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Engineering degree (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ARIBA

Job description

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.Major ResponsibilitiesActs as a technical/sourcing/quality liaison between suppliers and Generac teamsUnderstands technical functionality of products and components (ex. casted, forged, machined, engine components, etc) Ensure suppliers complete timely and accurate submission of PPAP’s in support of Generac new product development processWorks with suppliers to analyze supplier change requests and communicates proposed changes to proper teamsSupports and facilitates technical design reviews with suppliers to confirm functionality of the part/component and manufacturabilitySupports sourcing activity coordination and processes for sourcing duties relating to new product development including participating in supplier selection, capability assessment, quality improvement, and supplier readinessIdentifies and qualifies suppliers by conducting initial and ongoing evaluations, including capability and capacity assessments, on‑site quality risk assessments, and technical process audits to ensure full compliance with corporate requirementsAssists with the supplier selection during the development of new technology roadmaps that are required for a new or existing productAssists in developing and implementing strategies to improve supplier productivity/quality, and ensures supply chain continuityAssists in analyzing audit results to develop, prioritize and execute corrective actions and supplier development action plans to continually improve supplier performanceHelps oversee supplier OTD performance during prototype, development, and production phasesAssists in the timely resolution of delivery issues—including expedite or defer requests, performance concerns, and quality problems—raised by suppliers or staffEnsures suppliers meet all regulatory and compliance standardsContributes to technical collaboration with suppliers, sourcing, engineering, purchasing, operations, supplier quality engineering, plant quality, and other functional areas to implement cost reduction sourcing projects and strategic supply chain optimization initiativesAssists in negotiating part costs, tooling costs, and project timeline deliverables with suppliersMinimum Job RequirementsEducationBachelor’s DegreeCertification / LicenseWork Experience5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodologyKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesKnowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox, and problem-solving methodologiesDemonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams, and individuals across a variety of settingsDemonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions and help frame logical conclusionsExperience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutionsDemonstrated personal flexibility in approach and ideasStrong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting prioritiesSound business acumen operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environmentsStrong interpersonal skills and excellent presentation and communication skills (written and oral in English)Proficiency in technical and commercial communication in local languagesDemonstrated experience with business systems such as SAP, Oracle, and ARIBAPreferred Job RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)Certification / LicenseWork ExperienceLine operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or serviceExperience working with international companies and in matrix organizationsExperience in demand flow principles and fulfillment methodologiesExperience working in the sourcing, quality control and/or engineering fieldsExperience working with suppliers to develop project plansExperience working in the development cycle of new products (APQP)Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesDemonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterpriseStrong project leadership experience with a diversity of team skillsLean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodologyTechnical knowledge of casting, forging, and machining processesTechnical and supply base experience working with various commodities (e.g. electronics, fabricated/stamped metal parts, plastics, rubber, engine components and etc.)Understands regulatory requirements on new components sourcing (UL, CSA, CE, EPA and etc.)Experience with executing Change Processes