**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. Our 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 position has overall responsibility for coordinating and leading assigned resources and employees to meet or exceed company business objectives. Also, ensures that proper plans and processes are in place, so operations meets the monthly, quarterly and annual goals identified through SMART goals deployment and established KPI’s. Responsible for developing annual operating budgets and resource plans according to strategic growth initiatives and demand volatility. Responsible for Supply Chain, Production and Operations excellence functions. **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience: Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Industrial Technology or 8 years of related experience in operations. + Advanced degree, MS and/or MBA preferred. + Supervisory Experience: (range): 5-7 yrs supervisory + Experience leading a major cross-functional project that included negotiating resources, creating project plans and timelines, identifying and removing roadblocks, implementation of improved product lines. + Experience must be in a manufacturing environment; + Fluent English Written/Verbal; ERP/MRP (SAP/ORACLE); + Demand Driven Fulfillment Principles; + Mixed Model Lean; + Strong Problem Solving Skills; + Strong Coaching/Mentoring; + Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Designs and directs the work of the facility operations team. Selects, coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team. + Trains, develops, motivates, monitors and leads a team of people to achieve established SMART goals and objectives. This position must develop talent and leaders for growth within the company. + Establishes operations priorities to meet or exceed customer expectations, meet goals identified through SMART goal deployment, achieve KPI’s and maximize employee contribution and development. + Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved + Develops and deploy demand driven principals and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans.(Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness) + Ensure product, material and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation. + Champions development and deployment of standard GENERAC tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes + Leads, implements and promotes a culture of respect, integrity and accountability + Responsible for maintaining 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. + Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned. 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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. **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, 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.