Operations Manager-Manufacturing General

KI • Manitowoc, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.
KI has an opening for an Operations Manager at its Manitowoc facility. The organization takes pride in its culture of trust, communication, partnership, continuous improvement and personal and professional development and is seeking a like-minded individual to join our Plant Leadership team.
This position is responsible for coordinating and directing operations activities of assigned department in the Manitowoc manufacturing facility to result in optimum efficiency and economy of operations while maximizing profit. In addition, this role is responsible for implementing and supporting lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze data, drive decisions, and lead through change.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe working environment and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Managing on-time shipping, inventory control, and labor efficiencies.
• Working with the engineering team on projects and assisting with ISO documentation and certification audits.
• Coaching and problem-solving with technicians and managing multiple direct reports.
• Collaborating with customer service and other corporate departments to meet customer expectations.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays
• Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
• Educational Reimbursement Program for degree programs and certifications.
• life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager