Senior Lean & Continuous Improvement Leader

Generac Power Systems Inc; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Janesville, WI seeks a Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead a team of up to 10 CI Coordinators and drive Lean transformation across our distribution network.

You will champion Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, and Root Cause Analysis to deliver measurable performance gains. The role partners with operations leaders to embed the Generac Operating System (GOS), mentor teams, and sustain improvements through training and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Continuous Improvement/Lean/Operational Excellence experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, Shingo principles, or similar Lean operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute continuous improvement strategies, projects, and Kaizen events within distribution operations.
• Coach and mentor teams in Lean methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, SMED, and Root Cause Problem Solving.
• Drive implementation and sustainability of the Generac Operating System (GOS) across distribution facilities.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of up to 10 Continuous Improvement Coordinators.
• Deliver hands-on training that equips teams to identify waste, improve productivity, and enhance operational performance.
• Partner with site leadership to implement strategic initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Share best practices and collaborate with corporate Continuous Improvement teams to drive enterprise-wide success.

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Janesville, WI seeks a Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead a team of up to 10 CI Coordinators and drive Lean transformation across our distribution network.

You will champion Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, and Root Cause Analysis to deliver measurable performance gains. The role partners with operations leaders to embed the Generac Operating System (GOS), mentor teams, and sustain improvements through training and cross-functional collaboration.