Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement Lead

KI; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; 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

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Job summary

KI, located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, seeks an Operations Support Manager to enhance plant operations through continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance by partnering closely with Engineering and Operations, while leading the operations support team.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least five years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing/operations or CI experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and support plant operations.
• Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events.
• Analyze KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.

Skills

Lean knowledge (6S, VSM, JIT, etc.)

Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

KI, located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, seeks an Operations Support Manager to enhance plant operations through continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance by partnering closely with Engineering and Operations, while leading the operations support team.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least five years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional development.