**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. Job Summary: The Senior Director Operations is an integral business partner providing leadership to ensure order fulfillment while driving operational excellence standards for safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory. This role is responsible for providing direct leadership of Production, Quality and Operations Engineering functions with dotted line leadership to Supply Chain. This role is also responsible for ensuring execution of automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Design and direct the Operations team by selecting, coaching, and developing the team and set objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team. + Train, develop, motivate, monitor and lead to achieve established SMART goals and objectives to develop talent and leaders for growth within the company. + Establish the Operations priorities to meet or exceed customer expectations. + Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Design and direct processes by which the team and individual performance are recognized. + Develop and deploy strategies in order to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives. + Ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation. + Lead, implement and promote a culture of respect, integrity and accountability. + Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to established practices and policies (federal, state, region and country). Surpass the National Safety Council average for Recordable Injuries and Lost Work Days when compared to companies with similar operations. + Significant responsibility for overall performance and strategic vision of the Operations team Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Industrial Technology OR 8 years related experience in a manufacturing environment. + 10 years of progressive management experience in a similar working environment. Preferred Qualifications: + Advanced degree MS and/or MBA + ERP/MRP user (SAP/Oracle); + Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP + Experience in utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing operations **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.”_ Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being, combined with strong families and communities. As an inclusive workplace, our employees embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and treat others with equality and respect. 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. As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.