Director, Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement

Generac

Town of Berlin (WI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

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Vision

401k

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Director of Operations to lead our multi‑shift manufacturing plant and raw material warehouse campus. This role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash while championing the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) built on lean principles.

Translate long‑term strategies into disciplined daily execution with direct and dotted‑line teams. You will develop talent, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and partner cross‑functionally to align priorities with business

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience applying lean principles with year-over-year improvement.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams in a discrete, industrial, or consumer capital goods manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations across a multi‑shift manufacturing facility and warehouse campus.
Drive lean manufacturing principles including continuous flow, pull systems, visual factory, and daily problem solving.
Own and deploy the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) using PDCA and MDI to achieve KPI targets in safety, people, quality, delivery, cost, and cash.
Establish standardized work and processes to ensure operational stability, productivity, and consistent execution.