Director, Digital Factory & Connected Operations

Generac Power Systems Inc; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Manager, Digital Manufacturing Systems to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Generac's digital factory ecosystem. You will drive MES adoption, data platforms, and advanced analytics to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, and IT to build scalable digital solutions that enable real-time visibility and smart manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years supporting manufacturing systems within a discrete manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-50%.

Responsibilities

• Define scalable Digital Factory roadmap and align with Lean and enterprise transformation goals.
• Lead MES, connected worker technologies, data platforms, and analytics initiatives.
• Improve shop-floor execution: work orders, routing, changeovers, and visibility.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and IT to enable real-time visibility and operational excellence.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Digital transformation

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Tulip

Ignition

ERP integration

ISA-95

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Manager, Digital Manufacturing Systems to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Generac's digital factory ecosystem. You will drive MES adoption, data platforms, and advanced analytics to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, and IT to build scalable digital solutions that enable real-time visibility and smart manufacturing excellence.