DescriptionThe Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations across assembly (including unit and electrical assembly) 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 assembly areas (unit, electrical, and related processes), 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 assembly 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 assembly/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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