Team Leader

Krueger International Incorporated; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

HSA with Employer Contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

Krueger International Incorporated (KI) in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking a Team Leader for the Systems Department to support daily production operations and drive a safe, efficient, productive work environment.

This role serves as a key resource on the production floor, coordinating workflow, training technicians, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The position is full-time on first shift with starting pay of $21.50 per hour and occasional overtime.

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).

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

BPCS systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

BPCS systems

Job description

Manitowoc, WI - Manufacturing, 1400 S 41st St, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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
• 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

Manitowoc, WI - Manufacturing, 1400 S 41st St, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America