TheManager Value Streamhasresponsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream.The Value Stream Manager implementsthe Generac Manufacturing System (GMS)to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide an excellentcustomerexperience, develop aqualifiedteam,maximize profitable growthandreduceoperating costs, inventories &lead times through continuous improvements.The Value Stream Manager leadsday-to-day activities todeliverdaily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectationsof metric performance.

Essential Duties:

• Leadthe Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvement activities.

• Emphasizethe creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and work to level the workload.

• Createthe basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented and the areadrivessafety improvements.

• Create the foundation of a culture that stops to fix problems in order to get quality right the first time.

• 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.

• UtilizePDCAprocessin conjunction with theMDI process to deliver metric resultsin people, safety, quality, delivery &cost.

• Develop a visual value steam that ensures problems do not remain hidden.

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

• Develop and execute short and long range continuous improvement plans to deliver improvements in people, safety, quality, delivery &costmetrics.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor27s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 5yearsprogressiveoperations or leanmanagementexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3years ofdemonstratedimplementation experience in Lean principles
• Lean, Operationsor Supply Chain Certifications
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system
• Demonstrated experience inflow principles,Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP)
• Demonstrated experience inleadership withadiversity of team skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experiment and Push Boundaries 6 Designs/implements facility solutions that challenge the norm
• Ideate &Breakthrough 6 Analyzes and implements successful facility change
• Connect &Coach 6 Creates cross functional dialog, drives action through coaching
• Continuous Improvement 6 Uses KPI27s to create reliable/sustainable improvements, drives standard work, focuses on process
• Drive to Win 6 Sets high performance standards, Monitors/redirects ensuring project results, Coaches balance, problem solving, improved customer/employee experience

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.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs