Director, Operations Engineering & Facilities Strategy

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac seeks a Director of Operations Engineering and Facilities to lead strategic footprint initiatives and enterprise real estate portfolio management. This role shapes roadmaps, standards, and innovations to optimize asset utilization and overall facility performance.

The position requires deep experience in operations engineering, facilities management, and cross-functional leadership across global teams, with a focus on cost reduction, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of Operations Engineering and Maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive an Operations Footprint Roadmap aligned with long-range planning.
• Lead multi-site facilities and infrastructure programs with budget oversight.
• Implement processes to maximize floor space, asset uptime and utilization.
• Evaluate new technologies to accelerate competitive advantage.
• Oversee capital projects, vendor management, and safety/quality standards.
• Mentor and develop engineering and facilities teams; manage performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Masters in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

Generac seeks a Director of Operations Engineering and Facilities to lead strategic footprint initiatives and enterprise real estate portfolio management. This role shapes roadmaps, standards, and innovations to optimize asset utilization and overall facility performance.

The position requires deep experience in operations engineering, facilities management, and cross-functional leadership across global teams, with a focus on cost reduction, safety, and continuous improvement.