Operations Leader - Machining

Innio • Waukesha, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

INNIO is seeking an experienced Operations Leader – Machining to help launch and lead our new Jenbacher machining operation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This is a unique opportunity to build a machining organization from the ground up around all-new Makino horizontal and 5-axis machining centers, Waldrich Coburg bridge mills, FANUC robotics, and advanced automation technology. You will lead the machining team—including CNC programmers, machinists, and production personnel—and be responsible for developing the people, processes, operating discipline, and culture needed to successfully launch and grow the operation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, or a similar technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing manufacturing employees.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining operations, tooling, fixtures, gauging, inspection, and manufacturing process controls.
• Experience driving manufacturing performance using Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and productivity metrics.
• Strong problem-solving, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems; Oracle experience is preferred.
• Ability to complete an assignment at our Jenbacher manufacturing operation in Jenbach, Austria as part of the initial launch.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Makino, Waldrich Coburg, FANUC automation, 5-axis machining, horizontal machining centers, bridge mills, large-part machining, automated machining cells, or launching new machining operations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the machining organization with a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager