Lean Transformation Manager

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead lean initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You will design, coach and deploy Toyota Production System and Shingo‑based practices, coaching associates, and coordinating cross‑functional teams to meet business objectives.

You will also train and mentor a team of lean professionals, develop standard CI tools, and collaborate with multiple facilities to drive sustained improvements and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple facilities to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens.
• Facilitate lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.
• Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with emphasis on championing lean goals and implementation plans.

Skills

Lean CI

Team leadership

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Toyota Production System

Danaher Business System

Shingo Prize methodology

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead lean initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You will design, coach and deploy Toyota Production System and Shingo‑based practices, coaching associates, and coordinating cross‑functional teams to meet business objectives.

You will also train and mentor a team of lean professionals, develop standard CI tools, and collaborate with multiple facilities to drive sustained improvements and performance metrics.