We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the planning, configuration, construction, and alteration of equipment, machinery. You are operations partner providing support for to GENERAC’s Operating Model to develop a demand driven environment. You will support the department’s strategic initiative and standardized approaches and also carry the responsibility for preventative maintenance, property, plant, equipment, environment, health and safety and capital expenditure (CAPEX). This role ensures the infrastructure provides an inspiring workplace environment, delivering efficient services, and high customer service levels. 

Success in this role is defined by optimizing preventative maintenance, property, plant, equipment, environment, health, safety, and capital expenditure. This will be measured by the ability to optimize growth efficiencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.

Ensures that product equipment is operational, serviced regularly, and maintain to minimize downtime.

Redesigns, repairs, or replaces in-process production equipment, production control hardware, and tooling in response to requests.

Oversees installation/removal of equipment, working closely with Engineering, Production, OPEX and Supply Chain to help design facility layouts and systems that are progressive and are optimized for efficiency and cash conversion.

Prepares annual capital budget in conjunction with Operations Team.

Deals with outside contractors for servicing/repair of production or facility equipment, including, but not limited to, HVAC, electrical/power, landscaping, custodial, security, general contractors, and facility ownership/management companies.

Actively participates in Continuous Improvement and 5S activities.

Develops, monitors, and reviews Health and Safety best practices, ensuring the Company complies with current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to employment and service provisions.

Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors’ Degree preferably Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Safety Engineering or Building Construction) OR 8 years of equivalent education and work experience;

8 + years’ experience working and supporting a lean manufacturing environment;

Experience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions;

Proven project management background;

Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations;

Demonstrated experience performing under pressure with numerous interruptions and distractions;

Ability to remain focused in a high pace environment;

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree;

Strong verbal and written communication competencies;

Strong prioritization skills;

Familiarity of safeguarding procedures and protocols;

Familiarity with principles and practices of budget preparation and administration;

Ability to work inside, outside, confined areas, extreme heat, extreme cold, with noise, with vibration, high places, fumes/odors, and in dirt/dust;

World class manufacturing (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S) experience;

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, 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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”