Continuous Improvement Manager

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead lean initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You will design, coach and deploy Toyota Production System and Shingo‑based practices, coaching associates, and coordinating cross‑functional teams to meet business objectives.

You will also train and mentor a team of lean professionals, develop standard CI tools, and collaborate with multiple facilities to drive sustained improvements and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple facilities to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens.
• Facilitate lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.
• Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with emphasis on championing lean goals and implementation plans.

Skills

Lean CI

Team leadership

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Toyota Production System

Danaher Business System

Shingo Prize methodology

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 (CI) Manager is responsible for the design, leadership, training, coaching and execution of lean improvements across Generac. The CI Manager will lead and manage the deployment of Generac Lean CI principles, methodologies, tools and metrics utilizing Toyota Production System and Shingo Prize methodology. Delivers hands‑on coaching and problem solving to associates in lean methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all functions. Overall responsibility for coordinating and leading team members cross‑functionally and with multiple facilities to meet or exceed company business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 60%: Support production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens.
• Facilitate lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.
• 20%: Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with an emphasis on championing the goals, objectives and implementation plans relative to the lean assessment needs and strategic direction.
• 20%: Develop, deploy and train standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)
• Line operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or service
• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations
• Experience in demand flow principles and plan for every part (PFEP) methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterprise

Physical Demands:

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 ability to adjust focus.

Up to 30% domestic and international travel.

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.

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? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.