HNI Corporation Careers

Description

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for a Factory Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team. 

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervise, coordinates, provides leadership and reviews work of direct reports.
  • Develop and implement breakthrough strategic initiatives to support the ideal operational objectives 
  • Conducts performance evaluations and recommends merit increases, promotions, transfers and corrective actions.
  • Develop and execute action plans to deliver optimal results for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. 
  • Maintains financial budget through efficient managment of member resources. 
  • Enables high levels of workforce engagement between production workers and front-line supervisors. 
  • Build and develop talent within manufacturing to support organizational demand and future succession. 
  • Initiate, drive, and support Rapid Continuous Improvements and Lean Initiatives through personal and team contribution, utilizing tools and training methods set forth to continually evolve manufacturing and business processes. 
  • Ensures safe work conditions for all members through 6S and the accident investigation procedures.
  • Functions independently – although position is team based, most functions within the team are independent and critical to the success of the team. 
  • Works with other areas of the organization on Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Safety initiatives to make improvements. 
  • Aligns production plans to the forecast to support our hourly Workforce Planning strategy.
  • Participates in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization. 
   
   
  Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Organizational/Business Management or applicable discipline, is preferred
   
   
  Experience Required:
  • Minimum of 5 years of successful management experience in an operations (manufacturing/distribution/lean) organization
  • In lieu of 5 years of actual management experience, a combination of bachelor’s degree, lean manufacturing experience and a demonstrated potential to succeed in higher level jobs (in the future)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to understand the needs of internal and external customers, the business, and the competitive landscape.
  • Effective team player, willing to take initiative and drive issues to resolution.
  • Effective conflict resolution to facilitate team and customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with changing priorities and meets deadlines with quality output.
  • Strong analytical problem solving skills viewing the network as a series of integrated and interlocked processes and understands the ripple effect of isolated changes. 
  • Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with strong attention to details.
  • Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. 
  • Understanding of OSHA guidelines is preferred. 
   
   
  Reporting to this position: 
  • A mix of hourly and salary support staff across multiple departments and shifts (structure varies by facility).
   
   
  Working and/or Physical Conditions:
  • The operations environment has extreme fluctuations in temperature, humidity and dust.
  • 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.
   
   
  Travel Requirements: 
  • Limited travel as required, less than 25%.

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. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.