Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Whitewater, WI

About INNIO:

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 highperformance 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, highmargin services business that delivers longterm, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates-driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints-INNIO enables scalable, behindthemeter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogenready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward. 

The Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations across machining at the Waukesha site. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while delivering on operational targets and supporting the ramp-up of Jenbacher operations. 

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role translates strategic objectives into execution, drives performance across multiple areas, and leads a team of supervisors and production employees to meet business and customer commitments. 

What you'll do:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across assigned machining areas, ensuring delivery on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets 

• Translate strategic goals into executable production plans, schedules, and priorities across multiple teams 

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production personnel; build a strong, engaged, and high-performing organization 

• Drive workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and training to support production ramp and long-term capability needs 

• Champion a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all EHS, quality, and operational standards 

• Ensure implementation and sustainment of quality policies, processes, and continuous improvement practices 

• Monitor KPIs (e.g., safety, quality, delivery, cost) and lead problem-solving to address gaps and improve performance 

• Proactively manage production flow, capacity, materials readiness, and constraints to ensure on-time delivery 

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Materials, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure production readiness and operational alignment 

• Drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / MyFactory principles), identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost 

• Support the ramp-up and stabilization of machining operations, ensuring alignment with global standards and successful transition to steady-state production 

What you'll have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business 

• 8-12+ years of manufacturing experience, including leadership responsibility 

• Prior experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams 

• Strong understanding of machining / manufacturing operations and production systems 

What'll make you stand out:

• Proven ability to lead through others and drive team performance 

• Strong operational mindset with ability to balance execution and continuous improvement 

• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ramp-up environment 

• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across functions 

Additional Information:

• Location: Waukesha, WI
• Work Schedule: Onsite Monday through Friday
• Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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