Manager of Maintenance and Facilities

Generac Power Systems Inc

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Belvidere, IL - US Until 10/4/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

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 Manager Maintenance & Facilities is responsible for managing the planning, configuration, construction, and alteration of equipment and machinery and serves as the operations partner providing multi-site support for GENERAC’s Operating Model to develop a demand driven environment. You will support the function’s strategic initiative and standardized approaches and also carry the responsibility for preventative maintenance, property, plant, equipment, environment, health and safety and capital expenditure (CAPEX). This role ensures the infrastructure provides an inspiring workplace environment, delivering efficient services, and high customer service levels.

Success in this role is defined by optimizing preventative maintenance, property, plant, equipment, environment, health, safety, and capital expenditure. This will be measured by the ability to optimize growth efficiencies

Major Responsibilities

  • Ensures that product equipment is operational, serviced regularly, and maintain to minimize downtime.

  • Redesigns, repairs, or replaces in-process production equipment, production control hardware, and tooling in response to requests.

  • Oversees installation/removal of equipment, working closely with Engineering, Production, OPEX and Supply Chain to help design facility layouts and systems that are progressive and are optimized for efficiency and cash conversion.

  • Prepares annual capital budget in conjunction with Operations Team.

  • Deals with outside contractors for servicing/repair of production or facility equipment, including, but not limited to, HVAC, electrical/power, landscaping, custodial, security, general contractors, and facility ownership/management companies.

  • Actively participates in Continuous Improvement and 5S activities.

  • Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

  • Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelors’ Degree preferably Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Safety Engineering or Building Construction) OR equivalent education and work experience;

Work Experience

  • 8 years’ experience working and supporting a lean manufacturing environment.

  • Experience in collaborating with multiple sites and functions to drive common solutions;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to different Generac locations depending on business needs

  • Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations;

  • Demonstrated project management experience

  • Demonstrated experience performing under pressure with numerous interruptions and distractions;

  • Ability to remain focused in a high pace environment; and work on multiple projects throughout Generac facilities

  • Ability to work inside, outside, confined areas, extreme heat, extreme cold, with noise, with vibration, high places, fumes/odors, and in dirt/dust;

Preferred Job Requirements
Education

  • Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience

  • Previous experience with budget preparation and administration

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication competencies;

  • Strong prioritization skills;

  • Familiarity of safeguarding procedures and protocols;

  • Familiarity with principles and practices of budget preparation and administration

  • World class manufacturing (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S) experience;

  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear.  The employee is regularly required to walk; stoop; crouch; bend and reach above shoulders.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.  

“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.”

About this role

Summary

Manage maintenance, facilities, safety, and projects across multiple sites.

Job title

Manager of Maintenance and Facilities

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Belvidere, IL - USA, on-site, travel required

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementOSHAEPADOTSAPlean manufacturing

Preferred skills

budget preparationSix Sigmacommunicationprioritization

Specializations

maintenancefacilitiesproject managementsafetylean manufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Belvidere, IL 61008, USA

On-site City