Distribution Group Leader - MDC - Hwy 61 - 2nd shift

Lean Manufacturing Muscatine, Iowa RequisitionId: 26-1029
Hiring Manager: Christine Carlson ([email protected])

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Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

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.  
What We Need:  
We are looking for a Group Leader to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team in Muscatine, IA!   
  • Develop Talent
    • Teach members critical thinking and problem solving skills to correct issues
    • Create a talent pipeline for other positions in the department (1st shift, WZL’s, GL’s)
    • Effectively select, train, and retain new hires
    • Foster teamwork and collaboration between shifts through consistent leadership, alignment of expectations, and follow up
  • Lead the group to meet key performance objectives
    • Create a safety and quality led culture where members are looking out for themselves, others and our customers
    • Use Tiered Meetings and other lean tools to effectively identify opportunities and involve members in the problem solving process
    • Empower members to share ideas and concerns
  • Utilize lean principals
    • Cultivate a culture of root cause problem solving
    • Participate on and lead RCI events
    • Lead/coach 5S for our area
    • Increase member participation in the Mi Idea program
What You Will Do:  
  • Engage with members to ensure work areas and culture align with organizational objectives.
  • Lead a team focused on providing the best customer experience
    • Proactively identify and address safety issues
    • Deliver quality product and services
    • Meet customer delivery expectations
    • Collaborate with production and other DC’s
  • Develop problem solving culture that is member driven
Train and develop new members (2nd shift tends to have higher turn over than other groups  
What You Have:  
  • Bachelors’ Degree, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Leadership
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership capacity; manufacturing preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate others, develop talent for future succession.
  • Strong problem solving and conflict-resolution capabilities
What You’re Good At:  
  • Communicativeness 
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Building
  • Drives Change

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.

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