Process Excellence Coordinator – Lean & Kaizen

Generac Power Systems; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Jeans Day

Product loan

Discount programs

Job summary

Generac Power Systems seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive process improvement across manufacturing and distribution. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and PDCA to boost quality, safety and efficiency, and to support leadership with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include mapping current and future-state processes, maintaining dashboards and KPIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings and ROI.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, quality or similar roles.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and DMAIC.
• Experience with value stream mapping and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supports identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities
• Assists in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen
• Coordinates workshops, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analysis activities
• Ensures process enhancements are measurable and aligned with organizational goals
• Collects and interprets performance data to support informed decision-making
• Maintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor process performance
• Tracks cost savings, efficiency gains, and project ROI
• Prepares summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership review
• Documents current and future-state processes
• Assists in creating and maintaining SOPs and best practices documentation
• Supports compliance with internal standards and quality requirements
• Collaborates with DC leadership and cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Supports change management efforts
• Communicates project updates, progress and results to key stakeholders

Skills

Lean tools

Project management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associates degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Generac Power Systems seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive process improvement across manufacturing and distribution. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and PDCA to boost quality, safety and efficiency, and to support leadership with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include mapping current and future-state processes, maintaining dashboards and KPIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings and ROI.