Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Generac Power Systems Inc; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Jeans Day

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Georgia to drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA across manufacturing and distribution. You will support opportunities, lead workshops, map value streams, and ensure measurable gains in quality, safety, and efficiency.

This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to maintain SOPs and dashboards while tracking cost savings and ROI for projects.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, or quality.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, DMAIC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word.
• Excellent communication and change-management abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and maintain SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze process-improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma Kaizen initiatives and value stream mapping.
• Coordinate workshops and root-cause analysis activities.
• Ensure measurable improvements align with organizational goals.
• Collect and interpret performance data; maintain dashboards and KPIs.
• Track cost savings, efficiency gains and ROI of projects.
• Prepare summaries and leadership presentations.
• Document current and future-state processes; maintain SOPs.
• Support compliance with internal standards and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with DC leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change-management efforts.
• Communicate project updates, progress and results to key stakeholders.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

PDCA

Value Stream Mapping

5S

DMAIC

5 Whys

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Word

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for supporting and driving process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and distribution. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, quality, safety, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA.Major Responsibilities:Supports identification and analysis of process improvement opportunitiesAssists in continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and KaizenCoordinates workshops, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analysis activitiesEnsures process enhancements are measurable and aligned with organizational goalsCollects and interprets performance data to support informed decision-makingMaintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor process performanceTracks cost savings, efficiency gains, and project ROIPrepares summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership reviewDocuments current and future-state processesAssists in creating and maintaining SOPs and best practices documentationSupports compliance with internal standards and quality requirementsCollaborates with DC leadership and cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiativesSupports change management effortsCommunicates project updates, progress and results to key stakeholdersMinimum Job Requirements:Associates degree or equivalent experience2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, quality or similar roles.Preferred Job Requirements:Associates DegreeLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:Knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, DMAIC)Project management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Teams, Outlook, and WordExcellent communication skills with the ability to support change management and gain stakeholder engagementDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsOffice Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Great Reasons to work for Generac:Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many moreMany employee activitiesScheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workersPride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generatorsWe believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.Product loan and discount programs“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”