Operations Manager-Manufacturing General
About The Position
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
