Manufacturing Operations Leader: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Krueger International; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Educational reimbursement

Full benefits package

Job summary

Krueger International (KI) invites a qualified Operations Manager to join our Manitowoc, WI plant leadership team. You will coordinate and direct operations to maximize efficiency, cost effectiveness, and profitability while advancing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a team of technicians, partner with engineering and quality to ensure safety, quality, and on-time production, and develop staff through coaching and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 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

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Krueger International (KI) invites a qualified Operations Manager to join our Manitowoc, WI plant leadership team. You will coordinate and direct operations to maximize efficiency, cost effectiveness, and profitability while advancing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a team of technicians, partner with engineering and quality to ensure safety, quality, and on-time production, and develop staff through coaching and succession planning.