Team Leader

KI; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Paid breaks

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA contributions

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KI in Manitowoc, WI is hiring for a full-time material handler/production associate. You will set up the department, locate parts, monitor daily production and support safety and Lean initiatives.

Starting pay is $21.50 per hour with a monthly bonus up to $190, plus comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, HSA contributions and an ESOP. Candidates should have a high school diploma and forklift certification or willingness to obtain.

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

Communication

Problem-solving

Train and lead others

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

BPCS systems

Job description

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

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.