Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we have turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future.

• 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 Generac Manufacturing System (GMS).
• 30% Coach others to develop and implement Continuous Improvement solutions to solve complex process issues.
• 20% Develop, document, and implement standard work to provide a basis of continuous improvement.
• 20% Mentor and guide facility team members and peers in the understanding, use, and implementation of Lean principles and tools.
• 10% 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Quality, or Supply Chain.
• 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 (PFEP).
• Demonstrated experience in project leadership with a diversity of team skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing facility solutions that challenge the norm and achieve breakthrough results.
• Use of KPI’s to create reliable, sustainable improvements and drive standard work.
• High performance standard setting and coaching to balance problem solving and improve customer/employee experience.

• 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 pounds.
• Typical job conditions include frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.