Team Leader

Fabrication 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

Hours: 6am - 2pm Monday through Friday with occasional overtime

Salary: Starting at $21.50

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

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.