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Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Generac · Jefferson, WI

Posted Jun 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a process improvement project you led or supported from start to finish. What was the problem, what did you do, and what changed as a result?

whether the candidate has hands-on experience running an improvement project end to end, not just attending training

Tell me about a time you facilitated a kaizen event or a value stream mapping session. How did you get the room to engage, and what came out of it?

real facilitation experience versus book knowledge of the tools

Tell me about a time your improvement idea was resisted by the people who'd actually have to do the new process. What did you do?

skill in change management and stakeholder buy-in, since the role leans heavily on this

Describe a project where the data told you something different from what everyone assumed going in. How did you handle that conversation?

analytical honesty and courage to challenge assumptions with evidence

Technical

What is the difference between a Kaizen event and a DMAIC project, and when would you use one over the other?

depth of Lean Six Sigma knowledge versus surface familiarity with buzzwords

How would you build a dashboard to track a set of KPIs for a manufacturing line, and what would make you trust the numbers on it?

practical data literacy and whether they think about data quality, not just Excel formatting

How do you calculate and defend a cost savings or ROI number for a project when leadership questions whether the savings are real?

rigor in financial tracking and ability to hold up under scrutiny from leadership

What's your experience writing or maintaining SOPs, and how do you make sure people actually follow them after you've written them?

whether they understand documentation is only useful if it changes behavior on the floor

What Lean tools have you actually applied on the job, like 5S or 5 Whys, and can you give a specific example of each?

whether their tool knowledge is applied experience or just certification material

Situational

Say you find that a distribution center's pick process has a lot of variation between shifts. How would you go about figuring out the root cause?

whether they default to a structured approach like 5 Whys or DMAIC rather than guessing

Imagine you're partway through documenting a future-state process and the team can't agree on what the standard should actually be. How do you move it forward?

comfort mediating disagreement and driving toward a decision without formal authority

How would you prioritize which improvement opportunities to chase first if you had five good ideas and only time for two?

ability to weigh impact and effort rather than chasing every idea equally

This role sits between DC leadership, manufacturing, and cross functional teams. How do you keep everyone updated on a project without drowning them in status reports?

communication judgment and stakeholder management across different functions

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Continuous Improvement Coordinator is responsible for supporting and driving process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and distribution. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, quality, safety, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA Major Responsibilities: • Supports identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities • Assists in continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen • Coordinates workshops, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analysis activities • Ensures process enhancements are measurable and aligned with organizational goals • Collects and interprets performance data to support informed decision-making • Maintains dashboards and KPIs to monitor process performance • Tracks cost savings, efficiency gains, and project ROI • Prepares summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership review • Documents current and future-state processes • Assists in creating and maintaining SOPs and best practices documentation • Supports compliance with internal standards and quality requirements • Collaborates with DC leadership and cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives • Supports change management efforts • Communicates project updates, progress and results to key stakeholders Minimum Job Requirements: • Associates degree or equivalent experience • 2 years of experience in process improvement, operations, manufacturing, quality or similar roles. Preferred Job Requirements: • Associates Degree • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • Knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, DMAIC) • Project management skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word • Excellent communication skills with the ability to support change management and gain stakeholder engagement • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Office Environment: 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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  Great Reasons to work for Generac:  • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more • 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 • 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.  • Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day. • Product loan and discount programs “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.”

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