Operations Manager-Manufacturing General

Colonial Group; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Resources

Educational Support

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks an Operations Manager at our Manitowoc facility to lead manufacturing operations, drive lean initiatives, and ensure safe, efficient production. You will guide teams, optimize processes, and collaborate across functions to meet quality and delivery goals.

You will work with engineering, quality, and customer service to advance continuous improvement programs, mentor technicians, and deliver strong results for our customers and stakeholders.

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 assisting with 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

Data analysis

Change management

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

What You'll Do

• 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 assisting with 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Savings:A 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off:Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays.
• Wellness Resources:Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
• Educational Support:Educational Reimbursement Program for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package:Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).