Materials Manager

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.

Overview

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing end-to-end material flow to support efficient production operations. The position leads material handling and warehousing teams, drives lean material flow systems, ensures inventory accuracy, and partners cross-functionally to support production, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise end‑to‑end material flow from receiving and inspection through line-side presentation, WIP markets, and end‑of‑line pick, pack, and ship.

• Design, implement, and manage lean pull‑based systems including PFEP, supermarkets, 2‑bin Kanban, tugger routes, and point‑of‑use delivery in a 5S environment.

• Oversee inventory management, accuracy, and control, including excess and obsolete material processes.

• Manage multi‑shift warehousing operations including receiving, staging, storage, cycle counts, shipping of finished goods, and indirect materials.

• Align material flow and replenishment strategies to production scheduling, including heijunka, changeover optimisation, and runner/repeater/stranger models.

• Supervise, coach, and develop material handling teams, including forklift drivers and material supervisors; lead hiring, training, and performance management.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow and participate in FMEA and cross‑functional problem‑solving activities.

• Act as SAP Super User within the functional area and collaborate with corporate materials, suppliers, and customers to resolve operational and quality issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive Operations management experience in a similar work environment

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience

• Transformational leadership using lean principles utilising Plan for Every Part

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate with multiple sites

• Ability to operate in high mix / low volume and high volume / low mix production environments

• Successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with data‑driven decision making

• Demonstrated understanding of financial measurements and business goals

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system

• Experience in international logistics

• Demonstrated transformational leadership using lean principles

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.”