Repair and Overhaul Production Manager - Machining

Repair and Overhaul Production Manager – Machining (Internally titled Repair and Overhaul Operations Leader)

This supervisory role oversees repair and overhaul production at the Waukesha Gas Engines manufacturing facility, managing day‑to‑day operations and ensuring safe, high‑quality production.

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment
• Oversee safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance
• Consult new employees on safe use of machinery and follow procedures
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and company standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain a training program for production technicians
• Support a culture that values quality and drive improvements to ensure a quality product is delivered to our customers
• Support both internal and external process audits within production to maintain ISO compliance
• Support machining and assembly by working with technicians and materials team to resolve part and material shortages and ensure production readiness
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
• Work cross‑functionally with sales, OTR, materials, and operations to ensure product is delivered on time
• Pro‑actively manage engine and component production to ensure on‑time delivery
• Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
• Work with production technicians and staff to identify and execute opportunities to reduce cost

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a manufacturing‑related focus or related field (or 5+ years of comparable industry experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Strong collaborator who is a positive team player
• Autonomous, results‑driven, and accountable for own actions and takes ownership of decisions
• Able to influence without authority by motivating, creating understanding and accountability to drive change
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and coordinate several moderate projects simultaneously
• Effective problem solver and communicator with the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Experience with ERP transactions in Oracle
• Experience in Foundry, Casting, and Machining processes

• Location:
  
  Waukesha, WI
• Work Model:
  Onsite 5 days per week
• Visa Sponsorship:
  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future