Project Manager - Material Management

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By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. As a very successful company, we are experiencing significant growth in the United States. Today, we help meet the world's energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. By harnessing our history of energy industry firsts, along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

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We are searching for a Project Manager - Material Management to join our team. In this key role, you will be responsible for the design, setup, and implementation of a fully integrated materials management organization for the new Jenbacher production site in Waukesha. The position requires close coordination with the sister plant in Jenbach, Austria, as well as strong alignment with local teams in Waukesha. After successful project completion, the materials management organization will be transitioned into stable operational mode, which you will continue to lead and develop.

What You’ll Do

- Lead the end-to-end setup of materials management for the Jenbacher production line in Waukesha.

- Design and implement material flows from goods receipt, warehousing, internal logistics, and line-side material supply.

- Ensure close coordination and alignment with the materials and logistics organization at the Jenbach plant, including BOM readiness, packaging standards, labeling requirements, and supplier first‑delivery readiness.

- Establish efficient and lean material supply concepts directly to the assembly line, e.g., implement supermarkets as staging areas for assembly and set-up and replenish Kanban systems at the assembly lines.

- Lead the mechanical and electrical upgrade of the existing high rise with the best selected supplier, add additional conveyor technology to enable efficient receiving and kitting to supply just in time into the assembly lines and machining areas.

- Search and integrate local 3PL Logistics partners to support long term growth strategies.

- Define and implement start‑up materials readiness plans, including initial stocking strategies, material availability milestones, and risk mitigation for shortages or late supplier readiness.

- Support ERP/MRP master data creation, material parameters, and system workflows required to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, and material visibility for go-live.

- Lead cross functional project teams and align with production, logistics, quality, and supply chain stakeholders to track readiness milestones, escalate risks, and ensure on time launch stability.

- Develop and maintain materials readiness KPIs and dashboards to monitor material availability, inventory accuracy, lineside supply performance, and startup recovery actions.

- After project completion, transition materials management into daily operations and take responsibility for its leadership and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Have

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

- 7+ years of experience in material management, supply chain, logistics, operations, or inventory control.

- Experience in manufacturing or industrial/energy equipment environments.

- Proven experience leading cross‑functional projects with measurable results.

- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

- Experience in cross-site or international coordination.

- Knowledge of material planning principles, BOM structures, inventory optimization, and supply chain best practices.

- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Ability to travel internationally up to 10%.

What Will Help You Stand Out

- Previous leadership experience.

- Certification in PMP, Six Sigma, CPIM, or similar methodologies.

- Experience with digital tools (Power BI, automation, control tower platforms).

- Strong understanding of supplier management and logistics operations.

Additional Details

- Location: Waukesha, WI

- Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday)

- Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.

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