Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac seeks a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead lean initiatives across the value stream, applying the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) to improve efficiency and quality. You will coach teams, develop standard work, and mentor peers in lean principles, driving waste reduction and sustainable performance improvements across manufacturing and distribution operations.

This role requires collaboration with the corporate CI team and a proven track record of leading cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated Lean implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles and the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS).
• Coach others to develop and implement Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues.
• Develop, document, and implement standard work to provide a basis of continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide facility team members and peers in the understanding, use and implementation of Lean principles and tools.
• Participate in the implementation of standards and programs with the corporate Continuous Improvement team.
• Participate in the implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives; facilitate information sharing of best practices and external benchmarks.

Skills

Lean principles

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Standard Work

Root Cause Problem Solving

Kaizen

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Quality Engineering

Supply Chain Engineering

Job description

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading the implementation of operational process improvements utilizing the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) across the value stream in a manufacturing or distribution facility. The Continuous Improvement Engineer III provides hands on execution and coaching of the lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.) and tools to eliminate waste in all operations functions. The Continuous Improvement Engineer III provides Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.) and the GMS. = 30%
• Coach others to develop and implement Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues. = 20%
• Develop, document, and implement standard work to provide a basis of continuous improvement. = 20%
• Mentor and guide facility team members and peers in the understanding, use and implementation of Lean principles and tools. = 10%
• Participate in the implementation of standards and programs with the corporate Continuous Improvement team.
• Participate in the implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives. Facilitate the flow of information sharing of best practices and external benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, Mechanical, Quality, Supply Chain
• 5 years of demonstrated implementation experience in Lean principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean, Operations or Supply Chain Certifications
• Demonstrated experience in flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP)
• Demonstrated experience in project leadership with a diversity of team skills
• Experiment and Push Boundaries – Designs/implements facility solutions that challenge the norm
• Ideate & Breakthrough – Analyzes and implements successful facility change
• Continuous Improvement – Uses KPI’s to create reliable/sustainable improvements, drives standard work, focuses on process
• Drive to Win – Sets high performance standards, Monitors/redirects ensuring project results, Coaches balance, problem solving, improved customer/employee experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.