Senior Director Operations

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Our Senior Director of Operations is in charge of leading the operations of a multi-shift manufacturing plant and raw material warehouse campus. They work with a diverse team of direct and dotted line reports to ensure the success of the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS), which is based on lean principles and methods. Their primary responsibility is to oversee a safe work environment, foster a positive culture, and improve the overall customer experience by focusing on quality, speed, and ease. Additionally, they are responsible for maximizing profitable growth, increasing productivity, and improving KPI performance on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. They also create and execute long-term plans to ensure the continued success and growth of the company.

"Our upcoming plant is currently under construction. We are looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who is capable of overseeing the process, while familiarizing themselves with our Eagle production and Waukesha corporate facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to recruit and select a team in preparation for the grand opening scheduled for spring 2025."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and direct the Operations team by selecting, coaching, and developing the team and set objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team.
• Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead to achieve established SMART goals and objectives to develop talent and leaders for growth within the company.
• Establish the Operations priorities to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Design and direct processes by which the team and individual performance are recognized.
• Develop and deploy strategies in order to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation.
• Lead, implement and promote a culture of respect, integrity and accountability.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to established practices and policies (federal, state, region and country). Surpass the National Safety Council average for Recordable Injuries and Lost Work Days when compared to companies with similar operations.
• Significant responsibility for overall performance and strategic vision of the Operations team
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Industrial Technology OR 8 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 10 years of progressive management experience in a similar working environment.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree MS and/or MBA
• ERP/MRP user (SAP/Oracle);
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
• Experience in utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing operations
  
  
  

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. Occasional travel.

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