Generac · 1 day ago
Senior Manager Engineering Product Support
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGenerac is a company focused on delivering excellence across its value chain. The Senior Manager Engineering Product Support is responsible for providing leadership in process improvement initiatives, managing engineering functions, and ensuring operational efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives
Design and direct the work of the team. Select, coach, and develop staff. Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manage performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary
Act as operations partner, provide support to GENERAC’s Operating Model to develop a demand driven environment. Ensure product, material and information streams flow and synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation
Drive facility operations priorities to meet or exceed customer expectations, achieve KPI’s
Manage Maintenance, Tool Room, Controls, and Manufacturing Engineering functions
Oversee, direct, and assign activities and responsibilities that ensure the highest level of operating standards regarding facility appearance/cleanness/orderliness and Environmental, Health and Safety
Manage planning, configuration, construction, and alteration of equipment, machinery. Drive equipment availability through TPM, RCM, PdM, CBM, and RCA practices
Manage technical aspects of the factory, including controls and automation and the individuals responsible for the daily upkeep and improvements of these areas
Lead department strategic initiative, standardize and carry the responsibility for preventative maintenance, property, plant, equipment, environment, health and safety and capital expenditure (CAPEX)
Responsible for budgeting, setting, and maintaining spare parts inventory
Oversee and assign activities and responsibilities for projects assigned to ensure timelines and budgets are met. Lead Project Managers through the implementation of new technologies and equipment. Define resource needs and works within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for area of responsibility
Manage all aspects of the CMMS system including site implementation and ongoing enhancements as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology or related degree OR 8 years related experience in the Engineering and Maintenance function within a similar working environment
10 + years' experience working and supporting a lean manufacturing environment
5 years of progressive Engineering and/or Maintenance management experience in similar work environment
Understanding and application of Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Total Productive Maintenance and Reliability processes
Experience with development & maintenance of engineered equipment. Electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, PLC controls, servo motors, MES, DC tool integration, conveyance, HVAC
Understanding of Regulatory Compliance (EPA, OSHA, Hazardous Waste, NFPA, DOT)
Experience in facilities management, manufacturing engineering, controls & tool & die manufacturing
Experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions
Proven project management background
Successfully managed shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams, and individuals across multiple functions
Familiarity of safeguarding procedures and protocols
Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals. Previous experience using SAP/MRP or equivalent ERP
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering, Technical Management or Business Management
15 + years' experience working and supporting a lean manufacturing environment
Familiarity with principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
CMMS implementation experience
Controls design, implementation, and troubleshooting
3D modeling, fixturing, machine building
World class manufacturing (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S) experience
Company
Generac
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
GRIP ProgramUS Department of Energy
2024-10-21Grant· $50M
2024-07-17Grant· $200M
2023-10-27Grant· $50M
Leadership Team
Aaron Jagdfeld
CEO
Anne Hoskins
SVP Policy and Market Development-- Energy Technology
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