Lean Operations Associate

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

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.