Global Lean CI Manager

Generac Power Systems, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to lead lean initiatives across manufacturing. You will coach teams, deploy lean principles, and use Toyota Production System and Shingo Prize methodologies to eliminate waste and meet business objectives.

This role requires hands-on coaching and cross-functional collaboration across multiple facilities. The position emphasizes kaizen facilitation, standard CI tools, and development of a high-performing lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in manufacturing using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of lean professionals.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens.
• Facilitates lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.
• Trains, develops, motivates, monitors, and leads 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.

Skills

Project leadership

Influence stakeholders

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Generac Power Systems, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to lead lean initiatives across manufacturing. You will coach teams, deploy lean principles, and use Toyota Production System and Shingo Prize methodologies to eliminate waste and meet business objectives.

This role requires hands-on coaching and cross-functional collaboration across multiple facilities. The position emphasizes kaizen facilitation, standard CI tools, and development of a high-performing lean