This is an on-site role in Muscatine, IA Join the HNI Corporation family and become a driving force in shaping exceptional workplace experiences! We're seeking a 2nd Shift Group Leader to join our
HNI Workplace Furnishings team in Muscatine, IA
where you'll enjoy competitive compensation starting between $70-80k + 5,200/yr shift differential and bonus. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do! At HNI, we're not just about furniture; we're about transforming spaces where people live, work, and gather. Integrity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. As a Group Leader you will p rovide leadership to maximize factory performance in the areas of Quality, productivity, and efficiency while maintaining a safe and positive work environment. Identify and drive continuous improvement in areas which align with organizational goals and support the company culture. This position typically reports to the Factory Manager.
What You Will Do: - Provide leadership to department members to achieve daily customer satisfaction by delivering to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture goals.
- Coordinate with support groups on all aspects of capacity including the flow of materials, layout of work area, and operational readiness of equipment/processes.
- Regular, positive interaction with members to drive engagement in the department.
- Effectively interview, hire and onboard new members into the organization.
- Ensure 100 day onboarding program is completed with all new members.
- Understand and execute standard staffing within the area/department
- Supports and sustains the integrity of distribution of labor aligned with the hourly job structure
- Differentiates member performance through year-end evaluations of direct reports and recommends aligned merit increases
- Identify, differentiate, understand, coach and correct member performance
- Support Continuous Improvement initiatives by participating in and allowing direct reports to participate on RCIs, project teams, focus groups, and other forms of assignments designed to engage members and grow their talent within the organization.
- Keep the department organized using the 6S methodology to sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain with additional emphasis on safety.
- Provide weekly tracking of timekeeping and schedules with the usage of Kronos.
- Participates in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.
- A team of production members inclusive of one or multiple departments, plus one or multiple Team Leaders.
- The operations environment has extreme fluctuations in temperature, humidity, noise, and dust.
- Ability to sit or stand for 1 hour or more on occasion.
- Climbing stairs to attend meetings is required.
- Depending upon the location of the office within the operations facility, safety glasses, sleeves, safety shoes and hearing protection may be mandated.
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, standing and walking.
- Participation in the Group Leader Bonus Program.
What You Have: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Organizational/Business Management or applicable discipline, is preferred.
- Previous (related) experience working in lean manufacturing experience is strongly preferred/desired. Targeted experiences include 1-3 years of direct labor supervision in a manufacturing, distribution, retail or customer service-oriented environment.
- In lieu of insufficient related/relevant work experience, a bachelor's degree is required (with an internship)
Ready to take your career to new heights? Join us at HNI Corporation and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a significant impact within our growing organization
. Let's shape the future together.
Apply now! HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.
As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.
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