Sr Quality Manager

Generac Power Systems Inc.; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Quality to lead advanced supplier quality initiatives and ensure readiness of suppliers, components, and finished goods for successful production launches and ongoing production.

The role partners with Engineering, Global Sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers to identify risks, drive improvements, and advance the Generac Quality Management System. Travel to local facilities and suppliers is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of quality assurance in plant or supplier quality.
• 3 years working with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, ISO.
• 3 years people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality activities for new product introductions ensuring readiness for production.
• Partner with Engineering, Global Sourcing, manufacturing teams and suppliers to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Resolve complex supplier quality issues using 8D, root cause analysis, and Lean methods.
• Drive supplier quality systems improvements, audits, and PPAP/ISO compliance.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and communicate performance to leadership.
• Coach and develop regional Supplier Quality teams to meet cost and project goals.

Skills

Quality metrics

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree

CQE / Six Sigma certs

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Manager, Supplier Quality will lead advanced and current supplier quality initiatives, ensuring suppliers and components are ready to support successful product launches and ongoing production. This leader will partner closely with Engineering, Global Sourcing, manufacturing facilities, and suppliers to improve quality, resolve complex issues, and reduce risk. The role will lead a commodity-focused Supplier Quality team and drive continuous improvement across the supplier network. Travel to local facilities and global suppliers is required.Key Responsibilities:Lead supplier quality activities for new product introductions (NPI), ensuring suppliers, components, and purchased finished goods are ready for successful production launches.Partner with Engineering, Global Sourcing, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to identify quality risks, improve performance, and ensure quality requirements are achieved.Lead resolution of complex and escalated supplier quality issues using root cause analysis, corrective actions, 8D problem solving, Lean methodology, and statistical tools.Support sourcing and supplier development activities through supplier assessments, design reviews, PPAP execution, audits, and identification of critical component characteristics.Drive improvements to supplier quality systems and performance while identifying gaps, reducing risk, and advancing the Generac Quality Management System (GQMS).Monitor supplier quality metrics, dashboards, and scorecards to identify trends, prioritize improvement opportunities, and communicate performance to leadership.Lead, coach, and develop a regional Supplier Quality team, establishing priorities and providing mentorship to achieve quality, cost, and project objectives.Manage supplier quality concerns involving purchased components, including containment, corrective action, supplier recovery, and long-term quality improvement plans.Coordinate supplier quality initiatives across multiple business groups and regions while managing key timelines, priorities, and milestones.Minimum Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Certification / LicenseWork Experience7 years’ experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role5 years’ experience working with an OEM company3 years’ experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO3 years’ people management experience Foreign Language required based on region Experience in working with designated commodity Experience with the NPI processKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing/quality metricsDemonstrated knowledge in the implementation of lean principles and improvements Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with teams to drive improvements Demonstrated ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systemsGood presentation skills at all levels Use of advanced problem-solving skills to resolve difficult issuesDemonstrated ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment All KSAs at senior level should reflect an advanced level of knowledge, skill and/or abilityPreferred Job Requirements:Master’s degreeCertification / LicenseCertified Quality Engineer Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Quality AuditorWork ExperienceExperience in a SQE role with an OEM companyExperience working with international companies and in matrix organizationsProduct and process auditing experiencePrevious experience using SAP or equivalent ERPWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis softwareTeaching, training, coaching, or mentoring experiencePhysical 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.“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.”