Quality Manager

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The Quality Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing facility wide quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous improvement in production and conformance to all established standards in a high product mix environment. This role drives capable, predictable, and repeatable (CPR) processes throughout the product assembly process.  The Quality Manager is responsible for coordinating and leading assigned resources and employees to meet or exceed company quality and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Industrial Technology;

• 5 years of progressive Engineering experience with a focus on quality management;

• 2 years of experience leading, mentoring and coaching individuals and teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Great Reasons to work for Generac: 

• 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.

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.  The salary range for this role based in Belvidere, IL is $119,300 - $178,000 USD.  This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled.  Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location.  This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives.  

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.

“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.”