About this opportunity
Generac lists this Value Stream Director opportunity in trenton, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement
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
Strategic Leadership & Talent Development
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
Performance Management & Execution
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
Business & Growth Initiatives
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
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Key Competencies
Innovative Thinking: Challenges the status quo and drives breakthrough solutions
Problem Solving: Uses data and KPIs to implement sustainable improvements
Leadership & Coaching: Builds strong teams through coaching, collaboration, and accountability
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focuses on process discipline and operational excellence
Execution Focus: Sets high standards and drives results through disciplined follow‑through
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for computer-based work.
Occasional bending, reaching, or lifting up to 25 pounds.
Up to 10% domestic travel.
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Worksite address
trenton, SC, 29847, US
Who can apply
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