Value Stream Director
About The Position
The Value Stream Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a multi-shift value stream—potentially spanning multiple locations—while aligning and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver business results. This leader is responsible for implementing the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) to drive operational excellence, ensure a safe and quality-focused work environment, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This role partners across Generac sites and corporate functions to benchmark, standardize, and implement best practices. It also supports the development of annual CAPEX and operating budgets, as well as quarterly forecasts, and leverages financial data to assess business performance, identify opportunities, and clearly communicate monthly variances.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and/or lean management
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
- 5+ years of hands-on Lean implementation experience
- Lean, Operations, or Supply Chain certifications
- Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems
- Demonstrated expertise in flow, Kanban, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodologies
- Proven experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across the value stream, ensuring consistent execution and achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives by driving product flow, implementing pull systems, and leveling workload across operations
- Establish and sustain a culture focused on problem-solving, quality at the source, and employee empowerment
- Deploy standardized work, implement countermeasures, and drive adherence to process discipline
- Foster a positive, high-performing team environment grounded in accountability and engagement
- Design and direct the functional area, setting clear objectives aligned with company strategy
- Select, coach, and develop high-performing teams; lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development efforts
- Build and execute long-range staffing strategies to support operational growth and performance
- Ensure robust training and cross-training programs are in place to maintain operational continuity
- Utilize PDCA and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) processes to drive measurable results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Establish visual management systems to ensure transparency and rapid issue identification
- Execute Leader Standard Work to reinforce consistency and operational discipline
- Develop and execute tactical and strategic improvement plans aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead and coordinate successful New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations
- Partner in facility-level strategic planning and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives
- Drive best practice sharing and benchmarking across the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
