Working Zone Leader (Credenza) Oak Steel - 2nd Shift

Production & Distribution Hourly Muscatine, Iowa
Salary: USD 20.00 - 31.50 Hourly
RequisitionId: 26-1396
Hiring Manager: Abby Miller ([email protected]), Jorge Rondon ([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. 
Possess a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all manufacturing and material flow processes in assigned area to ensure efficient and effective delivery of products to downstream internal customers. This position provides daily leadership to production workers through guidance from supervisors and is the first line of leadership to a team of hourly members. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  
    • Read and follow schedules, while following standard work processes and adhering to all quality standards and safety rules 
      
    • Identifies and implements improvement opportunities
     
    • Identifies and provides coaching to member(s) within the area/zone when failures arise
     
    • Updates Standard Work for area/zone as improvements are made/identified
     
    • Audits performed daily
     
    • Responsible for abnormality/variation response for area/zone
     
    • Technical expert of all jobs within area responsible for and able to perform all jobs as needed
     
    • Provides flexibility to break bottle necks and step in as members of the line need to tend to other priorities – does not perform a job exclusively beyond intermittent coverage
     
    • Certified trainer for all jobs in area/zone, but does not provide training to new hires
     
    • Own production control management and identify causes of disruption
     
    • Engagement in daily MDI & Problem-Solving – specific use of 5- WHY daily 
     
    • Conducts daily start up with area/zone metrics and communicates member staffing assignments (Group Leader will set the schedule/assignments)
     
    • Responsible for driving engagement within area/zone
     
    • Responsible for creating and handing off end of shift report
      
Education Required:  
  •  No prior education or training is required 
 Experience Required:  
    • Experience in a skilled, technical, or manufacturing capacity is required (HNI experience preferred)
     
    • Consistent work history, strong work performance, and dependability
     
    • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
     
    • Ability to solve production related problems quickly
     
  
  
Required Skills and Abilities:   
  • Applying general rules to specific problems to provide solutions that make sense 
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret standard work 
  • Ability to take direction and provide direction through delegation to others 
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and independently as needed 
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, while maintaining a positive attitude and approach 
  • Assists in providing feedback to Group Leader on general member performance 
Physical Conditions: 
 Work up to 10-hour days with continuous standing and/or motion on a concrete floor 
  • Lift and carry up to 40lbs frequently on a continuous basis 
  • Frequent use of hand, arms, legs and/or back in a push/pull motion up to 25 pounds 
  • Use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body frequently or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing 
  • Continuous movement of hand, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or maneuver raw materials 
  • Continuous coordinating of two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) 
  • Continuous and repetitive use of wrists, hands, arms, and legs including bending, lifting, and gripping 
  • Continuous movement at the waist, back, hip and knees including bending, knelling, squatting, and twisting 
  • Frequent reaching and lifting up to 15 pounds at and above the shoulders 
  • Seasonal fluctuations in temperatures and humidity are expected 
  • Dust, fumes, and noise are commonplace 
 Travel Requirements:  None 
 Reporting to this position:  None 

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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