Back Up Production Technician Team Leader 1st Shift

Lead daily production activities, drive continuous improvement through MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement), and support a high-performing team on the manufacturing floor.

 1st shift Hours are 7am-3pm Monday-Friday

 

 We’re hiring a Back Up Production Technician Team Leader for 1st shift. In this role, you’ll lead daily production activities, drive continuous improvement through MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement), and support a high-performing team on the manufacturing floor. 
Job Description

Primary responsibilities include the following:

  • On site regular and reliable attendance is required.
  • Lead and coordinate production employees on 1st shift
  • Drive MDI: run huddles, lead problem-solving, and conduct Gemba walks
  • Assign workstations, presses, and duties throughout the shift
  • Support workflow planning to meet production schedules
  • Train and mentor employees; onboard new hires
  • Troubleshoot production and employee issues in real time
  • Interpret blueprints, specs, and work instructions
  • Coordinate material flow and finished goods transactions
  • Process RMRs (Reject Material Reports)
  • Support NPD launches with Engineering & Quality
  • Monitor product measurements and ensure print compliance
  • Assist with reports, labor tracking, and documentation
  • Champion safety, CI initiatives, and OSHA compliance
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

A Workplace With Integrity

  • Your voice is heard
  • Your ideas are welcomed
  • Your mind is challenged
  • You enjoy great benefits
  • You share our core values: optimism, innovation, and teamwork
  • You care that your employer follows green initiatives and has a culture of responsibility to the environment and community
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Employees are our Greatest Asset

This could be you!

Job Requirements & Working Conditions

High school diploma or (GED); an Associate degree in Supervisory Management or related field is preferred.
~3+ years in manufacturing (Production Technician, Mold Tech, or Set-Up Tech preferred)

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read blueprints, procedures, and technical documents
  • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook; IQMS a plus)
  • Solid math skills (fractions, decimals, ratios, charts)
  • Self-driven with strong initiative
  • Active production floor (moving machinery, moderate noise)
  • Standing/walking regularly; occasional lifting to 50 lbs.
  • Requires attention to detail (close vision, depth, color)
  • Overtime as needed to support business demands

Great Benefits

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Employee Wellness

  • Gym Membership Reimbursement (75%)
  • On-site Fitness Center with free yoga and fitness classes led by professional instructors
  • Custom Outdoor Workout Spaces
  • Health Incentives/Health Risk Assessments

Social Responsibility

  • Employee Garden
  • Employee-led Green Team
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Four Ways to Apply

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E-mail your resume to employment@kaysun.com

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Visit our facility during business hours to pick up an application

Kaysun Corporation,
5500 West Drive,
Manitowoc, WI 54220

Monday – Friday,
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Complete our online application process, which is linked to the 5-step job application.

Any Questions?

Please call Kaysun at 920.686.5800.