Director Manufacturing Strategy

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The Director Manufacturing Strategy is responsible for leadership activity for the enterprise Industrial Footprint Strategy, Portfolio Utilization and Planning, and Product Transfers. This will be achieved through the combination of strategic roadmap development, process development, standards / best practice deployment, and innovation that increases utilization and delivers asset and operations optimization with the target of creating world class facilities that integrate the latest-gen systems through a holistic approach to business operations, using a high level of technology throughout every step of a facility’s value chain. In addition, this team will be partner with the other pillars in the Advanced Manufacturing Team as SME to provide the best overall solutions our manufacturing portfolio. This role will cover the global manufacturing portfolio for Generac.

Major Responsibilities  

Strategy Development & Deployment / Process Improvement  

Drive an Operations Strategic Footprint Roadmap development process that aligns with business long range planning; 

Ensure each manufacturing facility has a 5-year roadmap developed that aligns with all other operational disciplines to achieve the best leverage of the asset and systems within; 

Develop and implement operating methodologies and procedures designed to maximize floor space utilization, asset uptime and utilization, eliminate waste, and operation cost reductions; 

Research and evaluate new technologies and breakthrough processes to accelerate competitive advantages while meeting business requirements; 

Lead operational strategy and execution by aligning daily activities with company goals, improving productivity, and managing operational budgets. 

Oversee Adv. Mfg. Manufacturing Strategy Team, including project planning, technical guidance, resource allocation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. 

Collaborate with BU partners and lead the development of 3-5 year roadmaps for our end to end supply chain footprint to ensure capabilities and capacity are aligned with demand, and cost structures support the product profitability targets. 

Develop and lead the Operations Product Transfer Steering Committee to ensure alignment with product transfers and adherence to the procedure. 

Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with HR, finance, engineering teams, and senior leadership to support organizational priorities. 

•Oversee capital projects as appropriate and provide budgetary figures for future fiscal year planning. 

Incorporate sustainability and workplace optimization initiatives, including energy efficiency, space planning, and long‑term facility planning. 

Monitor KPIs and operational performance, using data to evaluate productivity, engineering output, and facility efficiency. 

Recruit, mentor, and develop project management and / or engineering resources to execute project plans. 

Support the reduction of the operating cost of each facility consistent with company objectives. 

Lead, coordinate and/or support the introduction of new/revised processes and technology that support cost reduction initiatives. 

Project Management 

Own development of 3-5 year end to end supply chain strategy, providing direction, guidance, and project management and engineering expertise to team members. 

Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with engineering, manufacturing and other cross functional teams; 

Drive and project manage major strategic cost, quality, and delivery initiatives with aggressive focus on breakthrough process and technology improvements to achieve substantial competitive advantage. 

Management 

Provide guidance to cross-functional teams and leadership on key strategic decisions related to continued investment in core technologies and systems that enable a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

Select, coach and develop a team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team.  Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved. 

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education 

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline; 

Certification / License 

Work Experience 

10 years’ related experience in Operations Engineering and Production, experience in developing global end-to-end supply chain strategies (including new capacity, rebalancing, and product transfers) 

5 years of increasing responsibility for project and / or people management involving a broad range of operational technologies and processes 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

Knowledge of Operations Engineering and End to End Supply Chain principles; 

Ability to manage strategic and tactical issues by being hands-on; 

Ability to assess and manage end-to-end processes; 

Ability to assess facilities / infrastructure systems / technology against best-in-class capability; 

Ability to attract, develop, and manage an impactful team; 

Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word) and ERP Platform usage; 

Ability to prioritize multiple projects with shifting priorities and moving deadlines. 

Proficient in a CAD platform 

Preferred Job Requirements 

Education 

Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering 

Work Experience 

 Extensive experience in the development and implementation of end to end supply chain strategies to support the processes for manufacturing products related to safety, manufacturing, material handling, and product functional testing; 

Experience in deployment of processes at an enterprise level – both internally and externally with supply chain partners ; 

Experience working in an international company and in matrix organizations; 

Multi-site support experience; 

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP; 

Experience with Facilities / Structural engineering; 

Experience using and /or implementing CMMS systems; 

Large scale project management experience. 

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