Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.

Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process.

That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: Manitowoc

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Systems Department

Shift

Hours:

6am - 2pm Monday through Friday with occasional overtime

We're looking for a Team Leader for our systems department to be the heartbeat of our production floor-ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This is your chance to step into a leadership role where your ideas matter and your impact is felt daily.

• Set-up jobs for the department
• Sort and locate parts to complete orders
• Serve as a material handler when needed
• Monitor daily production
• Coordinate the packaging/skidding of parts/items
• Support training of technicians
• Assist in any production cells as needed.
• Support the Lean Process Manager and production coordinators with conveying of goals, huddle information and helping with decisions related to job rotation
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Monitor safety concerns and participate in safety trainings.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Leadership or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and BPCS systems
• Ability to train, motivate, and lead others effectively
• Forklift Certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Manufacturing environment (non-climate controlled)
• Standing, walking, and lifting (up to 40 lbs) required
• Exposure to loud noise and moving mechanical parts
• Occasional overtime
• Monthly Goal Sharing bonus program with earning potential of up to $190 per month
• 15 Minute paid break
• HSA w/ Employer Contribution
• Celebration of Achievements
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
  * Once vesting period is met