Group Leader - Supports - HWY61 - 2nd Shift

Operational Leadership Muscatine, Iowa RequisitionId: 25-2173
Hiring Manager: Michelle Grady ([email protected])


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.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for a Group Leader to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team. 

Purpose: Provide servant 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.
 
  • Define major performance objectives/goals and supporting actions/tasks for each objective:
    • Lead efficient daily operations through steadfast focus on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Safety.
  • Drive Tier board documentation and action item completion.
  • Support a proactive approach to improve the overall quality and execute PPM and audit goals.
  • Reduce downtime to reach COT goals.
  • Maintain and execute a staffing plan that improves labor cost by reduction in overtime and supports production goals through timely job requisition submissions, comprehensive interview and selection processes, and member cross training.
  • Monitor and Improve JSA, JBS, and overall training/retention. Ensure training timelines are achieved regarding production
  • Relentlessly pursue lean principles
  • Utilize lean tools like 5-why, fishbone diagrams, and corrective actions to problem solve
  • Strive for 5S compliance across all departments
  • Consistent Flawless Execution
  • Maintain high visibility & presence on the shop floor
  • Develop and use leader standard work for daily activities
  • Drive cross training opportunities to ensure acceptable levels are maintained for each job
  • Plan and contribute to RCI events; encourage your team members to participate
  • Drive 2025 strategic initiatives around improved labor efficiency
 
  • Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 
    • Develop and maintain group lead standard work that involves review of key processes such as JSA accuracy and completion, 5S audits, standard work, member training, layered process audits, and Safety Touch Points.
    • Participate and lead Tier discussions for assigned area(s) Align workforce to operational metrics Tier/PCBs: Production Control Boards/Daily Goals)
    • Enhance culture of change through driving Tier escalations amongst members
    • Coach and develop members to advance within the organization.
 
 
  • Team Structure: 
    • This position reports to the Factory Manager.
    • This position has 21 direct reports
    • This person will interact with most cross functional groups
 
    • Improvement Opportunities:  (Existing challenges likely to be encountered by the new member)
      • Improved Cross Training Plan
      • SFMEA/PFMEA Action Items Completion
      • Increase Production Output
      • Communication and visual management process implementation.
      • Inventory Accuracy
 
      • Critical Competencies:
        • Problem Solving and Decision Making
        • Team Building
        • Flexibility
 
Action
Resource
Target
Complete?
Go to Gemba
WZL
 
Review Staff Plan (Hrs. Banks)
FM/MCR
 
Understand Factory links (data locations)
FM/WZL
 
Train on Kronos/Member Training signoff
MCR/ Training Facilitators
 
Review Tier learn how to update daily metrics
FM/GL
 
Review Daily Scheduling Tools
Mindy Newsome
 
Review Forecasting
FM
 
Review/Update corner stone goals
FM
 
Review PM Plan with Maintenance
Arasu
 

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.