Assistant Operations Manager

Krueger International; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Onsite nurse

Onsite fitness center

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Krueger International (KI) is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to drive continuous improvement and support plant operations. You will collaborate with Operations and Engineering to enhance safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

Salary range is 75,000–95,000 per year and will be based on experience, skills and qualifications. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field and 3+ years in manufacturing/CI with Lean knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing/operations or CI experience.
• Lean knowledge (6S, VSM, JIT, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events.
• Analyze KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering on process optimization and standardization.
• Lead and develop operations support team members.
• Support resolution of production and quality issues.
• Monitor performance and elevate risks impacting plant goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company standards.
• Communicate performance, priorities, and improvement updates.

Skills

Lean knowledge

Problem solving

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Business

Tools

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Assistant Operations Manager drives continuous improvement and supports plant operations through cross-functional coordination. This role partners with Operations and Engineering to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Salary: 75,000 - 95,000 a year

Pay will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events
• Analyze KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements
• Partner with Engineering on process optimization and standardization
• Lead and develop operations support team members
• Support resolution of production and quality issues
• Monitor performance and elevate risks impacting plant goals
• Ensure compliance with safety and company standards
• Communicate performance, priorities, and improvement updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of manufacturing/operations or CI experience
• Lean knowledge (6S, VSM, JIT, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills
• Leadership experience preferred
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred

Benefits Overview

KI offers a competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Onsite nurse
• Onsite fitness center
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.