Sr. Director Operations Engineering - C&I

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Sr Director, Operations Engineering The Sr Director, Operations Engineering is responsible for leading the enterprise Operations Engineering function with a focus on New Product Launches, Operations Integrations, Product Moves, and Operations Standards. This role ensures that new products, newly integrated operations, and transferred products are launched and sustained in manufacturing safely, on time, at quality, and at target cost. Through the development and deployment of enterprise standards, best practices, and the Generac Fulfillment System (GFS), the Director drives consistent, world-class execution across the Order-to-Cash process (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver & Service). The role partners closely with Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, HR, and Business Unit leadership, and supports Generac's global manufacturing portfolio. Major Responsibilities New Product Launches (NPI)

• Lead and coordinate the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations, from early design involvement through production ramp and sustained performance.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for new products, including process design, PFMEA, line layout, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and capacity planning.
• Partner with Product Engineering to drive design for manufacturability and assembly so new products launch with optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
• Establish launch gates, readiness criteria, and success metrics, and hold cross-functional teams accountable to them.
• Lead and support the introduction of new and revised processes and technologies that support cost reduction and competitive advantage.

Operations Integrations

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