Lean Manufacturing Team Lead

Generac Power Systems; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Belvidere, IL is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to direct the department, ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of production schedules, and coordinate daily activities between shifts. The role emphasizes lean practices, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of experience leading teams, developing people, or organizing tasks within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Assure all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures. Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
• Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
• Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans. Work with other departments to manage parts flow.
• Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

Skills

Relationship Building

Accountability

Ask Listen Follow Up

Inspire Motivate Recognize

Conflict Management

Identify Engage Retain

Change Agent

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Generac Power Systems in Belvidere, IL is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to direct the department, ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of production schedules, and coordinate daily activities between shifts. The role emphasizes lean practices, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of experience leading teams, developing people, or organizing tasks within a manufacturing setting.