Lean Process Manager

KI•Manitowoc, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award-winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a Lean Process Manager to join our Manitowoc manufacturing facility on 1st shift in our Fabrication department. The Lean Process Manager supervises manufacturing activities of technicians as well as maintains product responsibilities for on-time delivery, maintaining schedules, and meeting high quality standards, while maintaining the goals and objectives of KI. The person in this role will also have a large part of the inventory control duties.

Requirements

Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or business is preferred
Two years of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred Lean Manufacturing experience
Ability to work flexible hours, extra hours and weekends
Excellent communication
Ability to be analytical, take risks and make decisions
Ability to interact and give feedback in a productive and constructive manner
Have a positive attitude
Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Monitor daily activities of technicians balancing labor and schedules for respective cells, while maintaining high quality standards and implementing cost saving ideas. Review cell flow and production for optimum efficiencies
Manage processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
Communicate with other managers to ensure on-time delivery of quality products
Maintain open channels of communication with production technicians
Hire, train, evaluate, and resolve personnel issues while remaining compliant with the relevant state and federal laws