Supervisor - Unit & Electrical Assembly - Jenbacher Engines

Innio•Waukesha, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor – Unit & Electrical Assembly leads day-to-day production operations within the unit and electrical assembly area at the Waukesha manufacturing site. This role is responsible for driving team performance, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and executing production plans to meet customer delivery commitments. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the start-up of a new manufacturing line , directly impacting operational success, team development, and process execution from the ground up. The Supervisor will coach and develop employees, maintain efficient workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and continuously improve assembly processes while delivering a high-quality product in a safe work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing or related field OR equivalent experience (5+ years in manufacturing/assembly environment)
Prior experience leading or supervising production teams
Strong understanding of manufacturing, assembly processes, and production workflows
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Nice To Haves

Strong leader and team player with the ability to motivate and develop others
Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability
Ability to influence and drive change in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe working environment and ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures
Ensure proper use of equipment, PPE, and safe work practices within the assembly area
Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company and ISO standards
Lead, coach, and support team members in the unit and electrical assembly area
Provide regular feedback, manage performance, and support employee development plans
Develop and implement training programs for production technicians
Foster a positive, engaged, and accountable team environment
Oversee daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and delivery targets
Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production objectives and communicate expectations to the team
Proactively manage production flow to ensure on-time delivery to customers
Identify and address production issues, bottlenecks, and material shortages
Partner with materials, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure production readiness
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource planning to meet business needs
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and align priorities
Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the assembly area
Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost , and enhance performance
Participate in projects and other business initiatives to improve processes related to Lean operations, cost savings, new product development, safety, quality, and employee training and development.
Support problem-solving efforts and implement corrective actions