Team Lead

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 Lead

Location: Manitowoc

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Fabrication Department

Job Summary: We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented team leader to join our Fabrication team in Manitowoc. This role plays a key part in supporting production operations by ensuring technicians have the materials and resources needed to maintain workflow, while also tracking downtime and quality metrics. This position also serves as a backup to the Production Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Production Coordinator with daily operations, job setup, and technician support

Monitor production flow and ensure technicians have necessary materials

Coordinate packaging and skidding of fabricated parts

Troubleshoot fabrication equipment (presses, saws)

Maintain production display boards and document downtime/quality issues

Step in to assist with production tasks as needed

Suggest and support productivity and efficiency improvements

Promote and maintain a clean, safe work environment

Train new employees on PPE and safety protocols

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Prior leadership or production support experience preferred

Strong communication and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Email

Familiarity with BPCS system or willingness to learn

Solid understanding of fabrication processes and product knowledge

Why join the KI Team?

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Company funded ESOP

Monthly Goalsharing Bonus program

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Onsite nurse and physical therapist

Onsite fitness center

Education reimbursement

Ready to join our team?

Click "Apply" to fill out the application, and we will be in touch soon.

Join us at KI and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth!

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.