Manufacturing Operations Lead | Lean & Safety Focused

Generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Holdrege, Nebraska, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a shift, coordinate planning, purchasing, materials, and quality interactions to ensure on-time, efficient manufacturing with a focus on safety and cost effectiveness.

The role emphasizes daily order execution, workforce development, and strong communication across departments to sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Compile, sort and analyze production data and respond to requests.
• Ensure policy compliance; complete safety, productivity and policy reports.
• Coach and develop staff; manage performance and discipline when necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching

Change management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Generac in Holdrege, Nebraska, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a shift, coordinate planning, purchasing, materials, and quality interactions to ensure on-time, efficient manufacturing with a focus on safety and cost effectiveness.

The role emphasizes daily order execution, workforce development, and strong communication across departments to sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in a dynamic plant environment.