Operations Leader: Generator & Unit Assembly

Innio

Waukesha (WI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

INNIO is establishing a new Jenbacher assembly operation in Waukesha, WI. The Operations Leader will direct day‑to‑day generator and unit assembly, build an engaged, accountable team, and drive safety, quality, and productivity during ramp‑up.

A rotation to Jenbach, Austria will develop knowledge and align with the global manufacturing team. The role requires a hands‑on manufacturing leader with experience guiding lean initiatives, cross‑functional coordination, and scalable workforce

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience leading teams in complex mechanical, electrical, or engineered-product assembly.
  • Experience with ERP or MES (Oracle preferred).
  • Willingness to train at Jenbacher facility in Jenbach, Austria.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop production technicians; set safety, quality, productivity expectations.
  • Own daily production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
  • Own KPIs across Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost/Productivity.
  • Apply Lean principles (standard work, 5S, waste reduction) and support NPI initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness.

Skills

People leadership
Lean principles
Cross-functional collaboration
Manufacturing know-how
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Manufacturing / Engineering / Operations / Business)

Tools

ERP: Oracle
MES

Job description

INNIO is establishing a new Jenbacher assembly operation in Waukesha, WI. The Operations Leader will direct day‑to‑day generator and unit assembly, build an engaged, accountable team, and drive safety, quality, and productivity during ramp‑up.

A rotation to Jenbach, Austria will develop knowledge and align with the global manufacturing team. The role requires a hands‑on manufacturing leader with experience guiding lean initiatives, cross‑functional coordination, and scalable workforce

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