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.

Major Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical/sourcing/quality liaison between suppliers and Generac teams
• Understands technical functionality of products and components (ex. casted, forged, machined, engine components, etc) Ensure suppliers complete timely and accurate submission of PPAP’s in support of Generac new product development process
• Works with suppliers to analyze supplier change requests and communicates proposed changes to proper teams
• Supports and facilitates technical design reviews with suppliers to confirm functionality of the part/component and manufacturability
• Supports sourcing activity coordination and processes for sourcing duties relating to new product development including participating in supplier selection, capability assessment, quality improvement, and supplier readiness
• Identifies and qualifies suppliers by conducting initial and ongoing evaluations, including capability and capacity assessments, on‑site quality risk assessments, and technical process audits to ensure full compliance with corporate requirements
• Assists with the supplier selection during the development of new technology roadmaps that are required for a new or existing product
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies to improve supplier productivity/quality, and ensures supply chain continuity
• Assists in analyzing audit results to develop, prioritize and execute corrective actions and supplier development action plans to continually improve supplier performance
• Helps oversee supplier OTD performance during prototype, development, and production phases
• Assists in the timely resolution of delivery issues—including expedite or defer requests, performance concerns, and quality problems—raised by suppliers or staff
• Ensures suppliers meet all regulatory and compliance standards
• Contributes to technical collaboration with suppliers, sourcing, engineering, purchasing, operations, supplier quality engineering, plant quality, and other functional areas to implement cost reduction sourcing projects and strategic supply chain optimization initiatives
• Assists in negotiating part costs, tooling costs, and project timeline deliverables with suppliers

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Certification / License

Work Experience

• 5 years of lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox, and problem-solving methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams, and individuals across a variety of settings
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions and help frame logical conclusions
• Experience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions
• Demonstrated personal flexibility in approach and ideas
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Sound business acumen operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent presentation and communication skills (written and oral in English)
• Proficiency in technical and commercial communication in local languages
• Demonstrated experience with business systems such as SAP, Oracle, and ARIBA

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems)

Certification / License

Work Experience

• Line operations experience working in a production or supply chain environment: Production supervision, materials, sourcing, distribution, logistics, planning, quality, or service
• Experience working with international companies and in matrix organizations
• Experience in demand flow principles and fulfillment methodologies
• Experience working in the sourcing, quality control and/or engineering fields
• Experience working with suppliers to develop project plans
• Experience working in the development cycle of new products (APQP)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and goals in the lean enterprise
• Strong project leadership experience with a diversity of team skills
• Lean continuous improvement implementation experience in a manufacturing environment using Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, or Shingo Prize methodology
• Technical knowledge of casting, forging, and machining processes
• Technical and supply base experience working with various commodities (e.g. electronics, fabricated/stamped metal parts, plastics, rubber, engine components and etc.)
• Understands regulatory requirements on new components sourcing (UL, CSA, CE, EPA and etc.)
• Experience with executing Change Processes