Lean CI Leader: Global Process Excellence & Kaizens

generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager in Wisconsin to drive lean transformations across the organization. You will lead and coach teams, deploy Toyota Production System and Shingo-inspired methods, and coordinate cross‑functional improvements across multiple facilities to meet business goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, kaizen execution, and standardization of CI tools and processes to eliminate waste and improve performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment using TPS, DB S, or Shingo Prize methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens.
• Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with emphasis on championing lean assessment needs and strategic direction.
• Develop, deploy and train standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.

Skills

Lean Continuous Improvement

Toyota Production System

Shingo Prize methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Generac is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager in Wisconsin to drive lean transformations across the organization. You will lead and coach teams, deploy Toyota Production System and Shingo-inspired methods, and coordinate cross‑functional improvements across multiple facilities to meet business goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, kaizen execution, and standardization of CI tools and processes to eliminate waste and improve performance metrics.