Generac Power Systems

Manager Value Stream

Generac Power Systems • $95K — $115K *
Belvidere, IL 61008In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5 years progressive operations or lean management experience
  • Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience in performance management and team development
  • Ability to design effective training and cross-training programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and improve processes within the Value Stream
  • Create continuous product flow and implement pull systems
  • Establish a culture of problem-solving for quality assurance
  • Design and oversee team objectives aligned with company strategy
  • Utilize PDCA and MDI processes to meet performance metrics
  • Ensure effective training and cross-training for operational continuity
  • Lead and coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and coaching
  • Active participation in organizational talent management
  • Focus on creating a positive team atmosphere
  • Engagement in innovative problem-solving solutions
  • Involvement with cross-functional team initiatives
Full Job Description
  • Lead the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvement activities. Emphasize the creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and work to level the workload. Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented and the area drives safety improvements. Create the foundation of a culture that stops to fix problems in order to get quality right the first time. Instill and maintain a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream.


  • Designs and directs the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team. Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved.


20%

  • Utilize PDCA process in conjunction with the MDI process to deliver metric results in people, safety, quality, delivery & cost. Develop a visual value steam that ensures problems do not remain hidden. Perform Leader Standard Work to deliver consistent execution of processes and procedures.


10%

  • Ensure leaders provide effective training & cross-training for the employees, including backups from other areas, to assure a continuous smooth running Value Stream.


10%

  • Develop and execute short and long range continuous improvement plans to deliver improvements in people, safety, quality, delivery & cost metrics.
  • Other Duties as assigned and the following: Responsible for leading and coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations. Participate in the development of standards and programs. Participate in the development and implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives. Facilitate the flow of information sharing of best practices and external benchmarks.
    Experiment and Push Boundaries - Designs/implements facility solutions that challenge the norm


    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

      a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience

      • 5 years progressive operations or lean management experience

About Generac Power Systems

Generac Power Systems is a manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Generac operates through two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment produces generators, transfer switches, and other backup power equipment for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The International segment produces similar products for customers outside the United States. Generac sells its products through a network of dealers and distributors.
Learn more about Generac Power Systems
Size
8,955 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$350.5 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+20.9%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ
GNRC
* Ladders Estimates

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