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 Continuous Improvement Engineer III is responsible for leading the implementation of operational process improvements utilizing the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) across the value stream in a manufacturing or distribution facility. The Continuous Improvement Engineer III provides hands on execution and coaching of the lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.) and tools to eliminate waste in all operations functions. The Continuous Improvement Engineer III provides Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coach and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.) and the GMS.
Coach others to develop and implement Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues
Develop, document, and implement standard work to provide a basis of continuous improvement.
Mentor and guide facility team members and peers in the understanding, use and implementation of Lean principles and tools.
Participate in the implementation of standards and programs with the corporate Continuous Improvement team.
Participate in the implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives.
Facilitate the flow of information sharing of best practices and external benchmarks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5 years of Continuous Improvement, Lean engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of demonstrated implementation experience in Lean principles
Lean, Operations or Supply Chain Certifications
Demonstrated experience in flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part Demonstrated experience in project leadership with a diversity of team skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experiment and Push Boundaries - Designs/implements facility solutions that challenge the norm
Ideate & Breakthrough - Analyzes and implements successful facility change
Continuous Improvement - Uses KPI's to create reliable/sustainable improvements, drives standard work, focuses on process
Drive to Win - Sets high performance standards, Monitors/redirects ensuring project results, Coaches balance, problem solving, improved customer/employee experience
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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.