Manager, Continuous Improvement

Jimmy Jazz; Fond du Lac (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation plan

Job summary

Enercon Engineering is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to design, lead and coach lean initiatives across Enercon and Generac sites. You will deploy Generac LeanCI principles, mentor teams, and drive waste elimination across multiple facilities to meet and exceed business objectives.

The role requires hands-on coaching and cross-functional leadership across production, planning and quality teams. With a 50-year legacy, Enercon highlights a strong team culture, a generous PTO plan,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Line operations experience in production or supply chain (production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or service).
• Experience with international companies and matrix organizations.
• Experience in PFEP and demand flow principles.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations in development and execution of lean CI plans and kaizens.
• Facilitate lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deployment goals.
• Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with emphasis on lean goals.
• Develop, deploy and train standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.

Skills

Lean leadership

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Time management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

• Location 201 Altorfer Lane,East Peoria, IL, 61611,United States
• Base Pay $108,500.00 - $162,700.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for the design, leadership, training, coaching and execution of lean improvements across Enercon and Generac. The CI Manager will lead and manage the deployment of Generac LeanCI principles, methodologies, tools and metrics utilizing Enercon Production System. Delivershands-on coaching and problem solving to associates in lean methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all functions. Overall responsibility for coordinating and leading team members cross-functionally and with multiple facilities to meet orexceed company business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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 an emphasis on championing the goals, objectives and implementation plans relative to the lean assessment needs and strategic direction

Develop, deploy and train standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment
• Line operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or service
• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations
• Experience in demand flow principles and plan for every part (PFEP) methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterprise

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong project leadership experience with a diversity of team skills
• Ability to set the agenda (based on business needs and priorities) and bring others with you
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across a variety of settings
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions and help frame logical conclusions.
• Proven experience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Sound business acumen operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments
• Demonstrated personal flexibility in approach and ideas
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Summary

About Enercon

Enercon Engineering is a leader in the power generation industry, serving diverse markets such as utility companies, municipalities, defense solutions, and renewable energy. We foster an environment built on growth and collaboration, where your expertise and contributions are truly valued.

At Enercon, we cultivate a positive team and family spirit in a casual, supportive atmosphere. As part of our commitment to a healthy work/life balance, we offer a generous PTO plan that grows with your years of service. Our excellent benefits package includes health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a compensation plan that reflects your experience.

With 50 years of success, Enercon stands on a foundation of TEAM, Excellence, and Commitment. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic company that recognizes your value, apply today—we're excited to welcome you aboard!