Sr. Director Operations Engineering - C&I

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Sr Director, Operations Engineering The Sr Director, Operations Engineering is responsible for leading the enterprise Operations Engineering function with a focus on New Product Launches, Operations Integrations, Product Moves, and Operations Standards. This role ensures that new products, newly integrated operations, and transferred products are launched and sustained in manufacturing safely, on time, at quality, and at target cost. Through the development and deployment of enterprise standards, best practices, and the Generac Fulfillment System (GFS), the Director drives consistent, world-class execution across the Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service). The role partners closely with Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, HR, and Business Unit leadership, and supports Generac's global manufacturing portfolio. Major Responsibilities New Product Launches (NPI) Lead and coordinate the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations, from early design involvement through production ramp and sustained performance. Ensure manufacturing readiness for new products, including process design, PFMEA, line layout, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and capacity planning. Partner with Product Engineering to drive design for manufacturability and assembly so new products launch with optimal cost, quality, and delivery. Establish launch gates, readiness criteria, and success metrics, and hold cross-functional teams accountable to them. Lead and support the introduction of new and revised processes and technologies that support cost reduction and competitive advantage. Operations Integrations Lead the operational integration of new sites, acquisitions, and expanded capacity into the Generac manufacturing network, aligning processes, systems, and performance expectations. Lead and contribute to facility transformation, including layout, mixed-model lines, value stream design, and deployment of the Generac Fulfillment System (GFS). Assess integrated facilities, infrastructure systems, and technology against best-in-class capability and develop roadmaps to close gaps. Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and senior leadership to ensure integrations meet business objectives. Incorporate workplace optimization, space planning, and long-term facility planning into integration plans. Product Moves & Transfers Lead the planning and execution of product moves and technology transfers between facilities and with external supply chain partners, ensuring continuity of supply, quality, and cost. Own and continuously improve the product transfer procedure, and support the Operations Product Transfer Steering Committee to ensure alignment and adherence to the procedure. Develop transfer plans that include capacity validation, equipment and tooling relocation, process validation, training, and inventory bridge strategies. Partner with Business Unit and Manufacturing Strategy leaders to support footprint, rebalancing, and new capacity decisions with sound operations engineering analysis. Operations Standards Develop with corporate Advanced Manufacturing, deploy, and sustain enterprise operations engineering standards, policies, procedures, and process documentation that drive consistent execution across all facilities. Drive significant contributions to the implementation of the Generac Fulfillment System (GFS) across the Order-to-Cash process. Develop and implement operating methodologies designed to maximize floor space utilization, asset uptime and utilization, eliminate waste, and reduce operating cost. Champio…

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