Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Continuous Improvement Manager

Req # 59886

Location Waukesha CORP

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

GENERAC - It's a challenge and an invitation. Most importantly, it's an opportunity to join an industry leader that's shaping the market and investing in its people, along with new growth and technologies. Our rapid growth equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture. We focus on personal and professional development; encourage learning on the job and being a supportive team member; and hope each day of work brings purpose and pride.

In the role of Continuous Improvement Manager working in Waukesha, WI you will be part of the Global Sourcing Team. You will be responsible for the design, leadership, training, coaching and execution of lean improvements with our Supply Base to generate savings and improve supplier performance metrics. You will lead and manage the deployment of Generac Lean CI principles, methodologies, tools and metrics utilizing Toyota Production System and Shingo Prize methodology. Your involvement delivering hands-on coaching and problem solving to our suppliers in lean methodology and tools will lead to eliminating waste in all functions.

Responsibilities :

• Support production operations in development and execution of lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens. Facilitate lean CI kaizens to improve site metrics and deliver strategy deployment goals.

• Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead a team of facility lean professionals with an emphasis on championing the goals, objectives and implementation plans relative to the lean assessment needs and strategic direction

• Develop, deploy and train standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)

• Line operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or service

• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations Experience in demand flow principles and plan for every part (PFEP) methodology Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterprise Other Qualifications: Strong project leadership experience with a diversity of team skills • Ability to set the agenda (based on business needs and priorities) and bring others with you Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across a variety of settings Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions and help frame logical conclusions. Proven experience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities Sound business acumen operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments Demonstrated personal flexibility in approach and ideas Strong interpersonal communication skills 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 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. Up to 30% domestic and international travel.

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