Senior Director Supply Chain Industrial – Generac
Senior Director – Generac is responsible for leading global supply chain strategy, managing inventory, optimizing production scheduling, and driving continuous improvement in a configure‑to‑order environment.
Major Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deploy global supply chain strategies aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and Generac’s disciplined operating model.
- Lead initiatives in inventory optimization using PFEP, ABCXYZ segmentation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.
- Partner with Strategic Sourcing to improve material margins and reduce lead times.
- Collaborate with corporate supply chain and business group leadership on global initiatives and standardization.
Operational Execution
- Implement lean material flow systems including pull‑based replenishment, Kanban, Heijunka, and point‑of‑use delivery.
- Standardize supply chain processes across facilities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
- Drive improvements in production scheduling, warehouse management, and supplier continuity.
- Drive improved material flow throughout the Industrial supply chain network.
- Align supply chain execution with demand planning and production capabilities using SIOP and “One Number Plan” methodology.
- Engage with Engineering to drive excess and obsolete reduction and avoidance initiatives.
Team & Organizational Leadership
- Build and lead high‑performing supply chain teams across CTO facilities.
- Direct SIOP, E&O, and Material Flow functions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop talent and transition teams from push‑based to pull‑based systems.
- Collaborate with site operations leaders to align strategy and execution.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field)
Work Experience
- 10 years progressive Supply Chain experience
- 5 years leading multi‑site lean and/or configure‑to‑order manufacturing environment
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong background in lean principles, production scheduling, and materials management.
- Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in lead time, on‑time delivery, working capital, and material margins.
- Strong influencing skills across senior leadership, cross‑functional teams, and global operations.
- Demonstrated success in ERP‑driven environments and supply chain transformation.
- High adaptability, strategic thinking, and operational rigor.
Preferred Job Requirements
Education
- Advanced Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Certification / License
- Certifications in APICS, Lean Six Sigma, or similar
Location: Milwaukee, WI | Salary: $150,000.00 – $175,000.00 per year.
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