Machining Operations Leader: Launching a High-Tech Shop

INNIO Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group is launching a new Jenbacher machining operation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Operations Leader will build the machining organization from the ground up, lead CNC programmers, machinists, and production personnel, and establish the safety, quality, and productivity culture needed for a successful launch.

You will collaborate across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Planning, drive daily management and 5S, and may complete an assignment at Jenbach, Austria

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership in CNC/precision settings.
• Experience leading and developing manufacturing employees.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining operations, tooling, fixtures, gauging, and process controls.
• Experience driving manufacturing performance using Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and productivity metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the machining organization with focus on safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork. Own daily machining performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Establish production priorities and coordinate staffing, machine assignments, tooling, programming, materials, and resources to meet production requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Planning to resolve production and technical issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, process prove-out, production trials, and ramp-up of new machining equipment and automated cells.
• Drive improvements in machine utilization, cycle time, quality, scrap/rework, tool life, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Establish daily management, visual controls, standard work, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Build team capability through hiring, onboarding, training, cross-training, and development of future technical and operational leaders.
• Work closely with our Jenbacher machining team in Jenbach, Austria to transfer machining processes, product knowledge, and best practices to Waukesha.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

CNC machining operations

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

ERP/MES experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Business

Tools

Makino

Waldrich Coburg

FANUC automation

5-axis machining

Bridge mills

ERP/MES systems

Job description

INNIO Group is launching a new Jenbacher machining operation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Operations Leader will build the machining organization from the ground up, lead CNC programmers, machinists, and production personnel, and establish the safety, quality, and productivity culture needed for a successful launch.

You will collaborate across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Planning, drive daily management and 5S, and may complete an assignment at Jenbach, Austria