Lean Production Leader — Value Stream & CI

Generac Power Systems; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems in Belvidere, Illinois is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and optimize value streams. The role focuses on standardizing work, implementing countermeasures, and building a capable, empowered team aligned with company goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of progressive operations or lean management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 5 years of progressive operations or lean management experience.
• Experience leading value streams and daily production operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvement activities.
• Emphasize continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not possible, and level workloads.
• Establish standardized work and processes, implement countermeasures, and drive safety improvements.
• Create a culture that stops to fix problems and delivers quality right the first time.
• Design and direct the work of the functional area and develop the team.

Skills

Lean management

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Job description

Generac Power Systems in Belvidere, Illinois is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and optimize value streams. The role focuses on standardizing work, implementing countermeasures, and building a capable, empowered team aligned with company goals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of progressive operations or lean management experience.