Director, Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement

Generac; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Onsite gym

Volunteer Time Off

Fun Days

Team events

Job summary

Generac seeks a Director of Operations to lead end-to-end operations for a multi-shift manufacturing plant and raw material warehouse campus. You will own safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash.

You will champion the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS), grounded in lean principles, translate multi-year strategy into daily execution, and develop leaders and frontline teams to sustain a strong culture and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing with lean initiatives.
• 3+ years applying lean principles with year-over-year improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across a multi-shift plant and warehouse campus.
• Drive lean manufacturing, standardized work, and visual management.
• Deploy the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) with PDCA/MDI to hit KPI targets.
• Develop leaders and frontline teams through coaching and succession planning.
• Partner cross-functionally to align priorities with business strategy.
• Ensure a best-in-class customer experience through quality and speed.

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Industrial manufacturing

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MES/MOM

Job description

Generac seeks a Director of Operations to lead end-to-end operations for a multi-shift manufacturing plant and raw material warehouse campus. You will own safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash.

You will champion the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS), grounded in lean principles, translate multi-year strategy into daily execution, and develop leaders and frontline teams to sustain a strong culture and customer