Senior Operations Engineering Manager

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Operations Engineering Manager to lead process improvements across the value chain at the Beaver Dam site. The role coordinates facility resources and staff to meet business objectives and aligns with enterprise standards.

Ideal candidates live nearby or are open to relocating. The position emphasizes designing and directing a team, coaching staff, and driving performance while maintaining a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree required in engineering, business or industrial tech.
• 10 years engineering experience in an operations/manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of progressive engineering leadership in a similar setting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and design the work of the engineering/operations team.
• Coach and develop staff, set clear expectations and drive performance.
• Drive KPI achievement and cost-effective production across the value chain.
• Ensure policies and processes support safety and continuous improvement.
• Act as SAP Super User within the function as assigned.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Verbal & written communication

Project leadership

Influence senior management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Senior Operations Engineering Manager is responsible for providing leadership to ensure ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. This role is responsible for coordinating and leading facility resources and employees to meet or exceed company business objectives. The Operations Engineering Manager will organize strategic initiatives and utilize enterprise standards. Please note that this role reports into our Beaver Dam facility Mon-Fr, so the ideal candidate would live in the surrounding area, or be open to relocating to relocating to the area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and directs the work of the team.
• Selects, coaches and develops staff.
• Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Create and maintain an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitment and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement.
• Challenges team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development and support process are optimal for the industrial/commercial market.
• Drives facility operations priorities to meet or exceed customer expectations, meet goals identified through SMART goal deployment, achieve KPI's and maximize employee contribution and development.
• Ensures ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation.
• Deploys demand driven principals and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans. (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness)
• Ensures product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
• Responsible for creation of innovative ideas to improve business results.
• Responsible for creating a safe and healthy work environment by establishing practices, policies and initiatives that allow us to surpass the National Safety Council average for Recordable Injuries and Lost Work Days when compared to companies with similar operations.
• Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates the ability to make decisions that are intended to have a positive impact on work performance or area and the total business.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignment to complete assignments/tasks on time, with quality, and has the ability to anticipate problem areas in advance.
• Applies creative problem approaches and ideas to solve problems for area of responsibility.
• Accountable for defining resource needs and works within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for area of responsibility.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Industrial Technology
• 10 years Engineering experience in a operations/manufacturing environment
• 5 years of progressive Engineering leadership experience in similar work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals;
• Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong project leadership skills;
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple functions;
• Experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions;
• Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments;
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: 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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac's success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.