Team Leader

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.

Location: Manitowoc, WI
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday-Friday, occasional overtime)
Starting Pay: $21.50/hour

We are seeking a Team Leader for our Systems Department to support daily production operations and help drive a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. This position serves as a key resource on the production floor, assisting with workflow coordination, team support, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

 

Qualifications:

• 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)  

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment (non-climate controlled)
• Standing, walking, and lifting (up to 40 lbs) required
• Exposure to loud noise and moving mechanical parts
• Occasional overtime

 

Benefits:

• Monthly Goal Sharing bonus program with earning potential of up to $190 per month
• 15 Minute paid break  
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• HSA w/ Employer Contribution
• Celebration of Achievements
• Employee Stock Ownership Program *Once vesting period is met  
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• + MORE!

 

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.