Operations Leader - 2nd Shift

INNIO Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group is seeking an Operations Leader for the 2nd shift at our Waukesha, WI manufacturing site. You will lead day-to-day production, ensure safety, and provide guidance to technicians while driving quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires a manufacturing-focused degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to improve processes and meet ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field, or 5+ years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ERP transactions (Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Oversee safe use of equipment and schedule maintenance.
• Train production technicians and support ISO audits.
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts to meet on‑time delivery.
• Identify efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Strong collaborator

Autonomous

Results driven

Problem solving

Effective communicator

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field

5+ years of comparable industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Operations Leader - 2nd Shift

will lead the day‑to‑day production operations at the Waukesha manufacturing site, including developing an in-depth understanding of engine remanufacturing processes, practices, and concepts. Providing technical guidance and support to technicians as needed is key, and they'll help solve problems through analysis and leveraging multiple sources of information to deliver a high-quality product to our customers while ensuring a safe working environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment
• Oversee safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance
• Consult new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and company standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain a training program for production technicians
• Support a culture that values quality and drive improvements to ensure a quality product is delivered to our customer.
• Support both internal and external process audits within our production to maintain and meet ISO compliance.
• Support machining and assembly by working with technicians and materials team to resolve part and material shortages and ensure production readiness
• Establish daily, weekly and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
• Work cross‑functionally with sales, OTR, materials, and operations to ensure product is being delivered on‑time every time to our customer
• Pro‑actively manage engine and component production to ensure on‑time delivery
• Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
• Work with production technicians and staff to identify and execute opportunities to reduce cost

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with manufacturing related focus or related field (or 5+ years of comparable industry experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Desired Characteristics

• Strong collaborator who is a positive team player
• Autonomous, results driven and accountable for own actions and takes ownership of decisions
• Able to influence without authority by motivating, creating understanding and accountability to drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and coordinate several moderate projects simultaneously
• Effective problem solver and communicator with the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Experience in ERP transactions in Oracle.
• Experience in Foundry, Casting, and Machining processes