Generac

Director Quality

Generac  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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 Quality Director is accountable for leading and continuously improvingbusinessgroupwidequality assuranceprogrammesfor Large Megawatt (LMW) generator integration in ahighmixmanufacturing environment. This role drives excellence in quality, regulatorycomplianceand customer experience while reducing total cost of quality. The position partners closely withcrossfunctionalleaders across Operations, Engineering, Field Service, IT,HRand Sales/Marketing to ensure alignment with business and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Leadenterprisewidequality strategy for LMW generator integration, ensuring regulatory compliance, alignment to customerrequirements,and continuous improvement in ahighmixmanufacturing environment.

  • Own and improve LMW customer experience and quality performance metrics, drivingcrossfunctionalactions to enhance performance and reduce total cost of quality.

  • Partner with C&I manufacturing sites to resolve systemic anddaytodayquality issues, influencing teams to deliver consistent,bestinclassresults.

  • Develop and execute amultiyearquality transformation roadmap, progressing theorganizationfrom Quality Control to Quality Assurance and Process Excellence.

  • Establish,deployand continuously improve the Generac Quality Management System, including standard tools, methodologies,auditsand best practices.

  • Set product quality goals, metrics and test methods during product design and development; regularly present quality performance and insights to senior leadership and customers.

  • Build,leadand develop ahighperformingquality organization through effective talentselection, coaching, performancemanagement,and succession planning.

  • Coach business leaders and teams to adopt a common vision for quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence across processes and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • 10+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Proven leadership background in Quality, Lean, Process Excellence and/or Six Sigma environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA).

  • Experienceoperatingwithin amultisite, matrixed globalorganization

  • Demonstratedtrack recordof performance, career progression and results within quality or continuous improvement functions.

  • Experience leading teams across both direct and indirect reporting structures.

  • Certification as a Quality Engineer anddemonstratedapplication of Six Sigma tools and Lean methodologies.

  • Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally up to 50%.

Impact of This Role

This role is critical to strengthening Generac’s LMW quality performance and customer experience.The Quality Director will shape how quality is embedded across product integration, manufacturingprocessesand customer touchpoints, directly influencing operational excellence, regulatorycompliance,and cost efficiency. Through leadership,strategy,andcrossfunctionalpartnership, this role will accelerate the organization's journey towardsworldclassprocess excellence and sustainable quality outcomes.

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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Generac

About Generac

Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed.

We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates. 

As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Waukesha, WI
Year Founded
1959
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