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 Production Supervisor II leads the daily operation of multiple production shifts of a large facility (or facilities) with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (ie. Multi site, vertical integration, multiple product lines, etc). Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency.

Essential Duties:

Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts

Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees

Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data

Answering questions and responding to requests

Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures

Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly

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

Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.

Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.

Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans. Work with other departments to manage parts flow.

Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

Works with cross-functional operations teams to leverage plant production.

Financial and analytical skills to model and quantify impacts of projects.

Minimal Qualifications: 

Associate’s degree or equivalent professional/military experience

4 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office

Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment

Formal leadership or team development

Experience in Lean or Demand Flow principles

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Relationship Building and Earning Trust - Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair

Accountability - Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success. Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated

Ask, Listen, and Follow Up - Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development

Inspire, Motivate and Recognize - Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes

Conflict Management and Resolution - Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem

Identify, Engage and Retain - Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow

Change Agent - Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service. Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation

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.”