Senior Operations Engineering Leader

generac; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Generac in Belvidere, IL is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager to lead process-improvement initiatives across the value chain and coordinate facility resources. The role reports to the Operations Director and requires directing teams to meet business objectives.

You will drive operational excellence, apply lean manufacturing principles, and ensure a safe, cost-efficient environment while delivering KPI targets and high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or industrial technology or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive engineering management experience in a similar setting.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and financial measurements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; strong project leadership.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage resources within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and aligns facility activities to maintain high operating standards and safety.
• Drives operations priorities to meet goals, KPI targets and customer expectations.
• Implements policies and processes to support process improvement initiatives.
• Deploys demand-driven strategies that support operational excellence and long-range plans.
• Ensures smooth product, material, and information flow to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Defines resource needs and manages within budget and staffing constraints.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Industrial Technology

Tools

Epicor or SAP Super User

Job description

Generac in Belvidere, IL is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager to lead process-improvement initiatives across the value chain and coordinate facility resources. The role reports to the Operations Director and requires directing teams to meet business objectives.

You will drive operational excellence, apply lean manufacturing principles, and ensure a safe, cost-efficient environment while delivering KPI targets and high-quality outputs.