Generac is looking to improve its supplier quality assurance programs to ensure continuous improvement in production and conformance to standards in a high product mix environment, driving capable, predictable, and repeatable processes throughout the global supply chain.
Requirements
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality management systems, process auditing, Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools.
- Strong manufacturing process background – various
- Solid quantitative skill set and the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data;
- Strong problem-solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions;
- Strong Lean background with Six Sigma experience;
- Experience working in International Companies and in matrix organizations;
- Experience collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions;
Responsibilities
- Supplier Audits: Plan and execute supplier audits to assess their quality management systems, production facilities, and adherence to industry regulations and standards.
- Drive success of process improvement initiatives by developing policies, procedures and process documentation;
- Establish product quality goals, metrics, and test methods during product design and development;
- Champion the Generac Quality Management System across the supply chain;
- Oversee development and deployment of standard Generac quality tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes;
- Direct root cause investigations addressing customer complaints and facilitates corrective actions;
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology or related field OR 4 years of related experience;
- 10 years’ related experience
- Minimum 7 years Management experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence others, and strategic vision for the future
- Strong verbal and written communication competencies.
