Senior Director Supply Chain Industrial at Generac

Our Senior Director Global Supply Chain Supply Chain provides leadership on standard processes to improve customer fulfillment, material flow, total cost of Primary Working Capital, ERP technology and operating costs. This role is responsible for driving business solutions and practices utilizing GENERAC’s Operating Model to develop a demand driven pull based replenishment Supply Chain approach in a Configure To Order (CTO) environment. This role will organize and implement strategic initiatives and standardized approaches in Material Flow, Tactical Purchasing, and Production Scheduling including SIOP utilizing a Global ERP system (SAP). The position will drive product segmentation using ABCXYZ classifications to reduce lead times and improve productivity.

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)
  
  

Certification / License:

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