Fabrication Supervisor

KI, a world class supplier of innovative and award-winning furniture solutions for business, educational, and healthcare environments, is seeking a Lean Process Manager to join our Manitowoc manufacturing facility on 1st shift in our Fabrication department.The Lean Process Manager supervises manufacturing activities of technicians as well as maintains product responsibilities for on-time delivery, maintaining schedules, and meeting high quality standards, while maintaining the goals and objectives of KI. The person in this role will also have a large part of the inventory control duties.Key Responsibilities: Monitor daily activities of technicians balancing labor and schedules for respective cells, while maintaining high quality standards and implementing cost saving ideas. Review cell flow and production for optimum efficiencies Manage processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints Communicate with other managers to ensure on-time delivery of quality products Maintain open channels of communication with production technicians Hire, train, evaluate, and resolve personnel issues while remaining compliant with the relevant state and federal laws Requirements: Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or business is preferred Two years of supervisory experience Preferred Lean Manufacturing experience Value Added Skills: Ability to work flexible hours, extra hours and weekends Excellent communication Ability to be analytical, take risks and make decisions Ability to interact and give feedback in a productive and constructive manner Have a positive attitude Ability to work in a team environment KI offers a welcoming work culture with competitive benefits for eligible employees