Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager

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.The Corporate Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for the design, leadership, training, coaching and execution of lean improvements across the Generac. The Continuous Improvement Manager Corporate will lead and manage the deployment of Generac Lean CI principles, methodologies, tools and metrics utilizing Toyota Production System and Shingo Prize methodology. Delivers hands-on coaching and problem solving to associates in lean methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all functions. Overall responsibility for coordinating and leading team members cross-functionally and with multiple facilities to meet or exceed company business objectives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodologyPREFERRED 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 serviceExperience working with international companies and in matrix organizationsExperience in demand flow principles and plan for every part (PFEP) methodologyDemonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterpriseSupport 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 directionDevelop, deploy and train standard Generac CI tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes.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."