Plant Operations Manager

INNIO Group; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group in Trenton, NJ is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of its Trenton manufacturing site, overseeing mechanical and electrical assembly, warehouse operations, and production planning to deliver safe, reliable production.

The role requires 7+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong cross‑functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and a proven track record in ramp‑up and capacity expansion; EHS compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including leadership of production teams.
• Proven experience in complex product assembly operations, warehouse/material flow, and production planning.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, capacity planning, inventory management, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, establish accountability, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, financial, and project management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage, Oracle, SAP, or similar MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement certification favorable.
• Experience in high‑growth, production ramp‑up, or capacity expansion environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across mechanical and electrical assembly, warehouse, and production planning.
• Own plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Inventory, and People.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, and workforce allocation to meet customer demand.
• Optimize production flow, labor utilization, material availability, warehouse operations, and plant capacity.
• Ensure effective material flow and inventory accuracy from receiving through production and shipment.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Partner with HR on staffing, employee development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, OSHA, quality, and company requirements.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and HR.
• Lead production ramp‑up, capacity expansion, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular plant performance, capacity, and risk updates to senior management.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

Lean Six Sigma

Inventory management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Financial acumen

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related field

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

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.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager is the senior operational leader for the Trenton manufacturing site, responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of plant operations. The role leads mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, warehouse operations, and production planning, with accountability for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity. The Plant Manager provides strong on‑site leadership and ensures effective alignment between Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR, and other support functions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across mechanical and electrical assembly, warehouse, and production planning.
• Own plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Inventory, and People.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, and workforce allocation to meet customer demand.
• Optimize production flow, labor utilization, material availability, warehouse operations, and plant capacity.
• Ensure effective material flow and inventory accuracy from receiving through production and shipment.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Partner with HR on staffing, employee development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, OSHA, quality, and company requirements.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and HR.
• Lead production ramp‑up, capacity expansion, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular plant performance, capacity, and risk updates to senior management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including leadership of production teams.
• Proven experience in complex product assembly operations, warehouse/material flow, and production planning.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, capacity planning, inventory management, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, establish accountability, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, financial, and project management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage, Oracle, SAP, or similar MS office tools.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement certification fravorable.
• Experience in high‑growth, production ramp‑up, or capacity expansion environments preferred.