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The Senior Quality Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing enterprise wide quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous improvement in production of products and conformance to all established standards in a high-product-mix environment. Drive capable, predictable, repeatable processes throughout the enterprise.
Job Responsibility:
Lead a multi-year quality transformation, advancing the facility from Quality Control to Quality Assurance to operational excellence
Set and uphold quality standards to meet customer, regulatory, and Generac Quality Management System requirements
Own plant quality outcomes, including customer experience metrics, cost of quality reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement
Partner cross-functionally with plant, corporate quality, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve product and process quality
Establish quality goals, metrics, inspection/test methods, and standard tools
drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Report quality performance to senior leadership and customers while coaching teams and managing resources to achieve objectives
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Industrial Technology
7 years of progressive Engineering experience with a focus on quality management
3 years of experience leading, mentoring and coaching individuals and teams.
Nice to have:
Master’s degree preferred
Quality Manager/Engineer certification and/or Six Sigma expertise
Strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Expert in Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and cost-reduction initiatives
Deep knowledge of quality tools and processes (APQP, A3, 8D, 5 Whys, stage-gate product development)
Proven business acumen across high-mix/low-volume and high-volume/low-mix manufacturing environments
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations and collaborating across sites and functions
Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, ability to manage competing priorities, and mentor quality teams
What we offer:
Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time
We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days
We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront