Director Operations

• Lead daily operations and continuous improvement efforts across a multi‑shift manufacturing facility and warehouse campus.

• Drive lean manufacturing principles including continuous flow, pull systems, visual factory, and daily problem solving.

• Own and deploy the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) using PDCA and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) to achieve KPI targets in safety, people, quality, delivery, cost, and cash.

• Establish standardized work and processes to ensure operational stability, productivity, and consistent execution.

• Create a highly visual operating environment that exposes problems quickly and enables rapid resolution.

• Perform Leader Standard Work and layered process audits to sustain improvements and prevent recurrence of issues.

• Ensure a best‑in‑class customer experience through improved quality, speed, and ease.

• Build and sustain a strong performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders and frontline teams to strengthen capability and engagement.

• Create an environment where teams stop to fix problems and prioritize getting quality right the first time.

• Lead regular communication cadences to ensure urgency, transparency, and alignment.

• Ensure effective training, cross‑training, and succession planning to support a flexible and resilient workforce.

• Develop and execute long‑range plans for capacity, capital equipment, technology, and workforce needs.

• Build and manage a tactical continuous improvement roadmap, including kaizen and project execution.

• Partner cross‑functionally to align operational priorities with business strategy and growth plans.

• Select, develop, and retain top talent while aligning team objectives with company strategy.

• Manage performance through goal setting, feedback, recognition, and development planning.

• Drive succession planning and continuous performance improvement across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience applying lean principles and techniques (e.g., Toyota Production System, Shingo, Danaher Business System, Lean Enterprise Institute) with demonstrated year‑over‑year improvement.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams in a discrete, industrial, or consumer capital goods manufacturing environment.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.

• 6+ years of demonstrated experience implementing lean principles with measurable operational results.

• Lean, Operations, or Supply Chain certifications.

• Experience implementing automated manufacturing processes and systems.

• Experience improving equipment reliability and productivity using OEE and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/MOM) and Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory initiatives.

• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in lean flow, Kanban, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP).

• Proven leadership experience managing diverse teams and skill sets.

Great Reasons to work for Generac: 

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more 

• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and 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 

• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time. 

• 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. 

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.