Development Program - Operations Management January 2025 class

Campus (College & University) Muscatine, Iowa


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!  
As a member of our Development Program, you will learn how to provide leadership to maximize factory performance in the areas of quality, productivity and efficiency while maintaining a safe and positive work environment. You will also learn to identify and rive continuous improvement in areas which align with organizational goals and support our company culture.  
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.
  • Support Continuous Improvement initiatives by participating in and allowing direct reports to participate on Rapid Continuous Improvement Events, project teams, focus groups, and other forms of assignments designed to engage members and grow their talent within the organization.
  • Participates in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization. 
What You Have: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Organizational/Business Management or applicable discipline, is preferred. 
  • Previous (related) experience working in lean manufacturing is strongly preferred/desired. Targeted experiences include leadership in a manufacturing, distribution, retail or customer service-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work multiple shifts (at least one of your rotations will be an off-shift)
We are not accepting any candidates that require company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. 

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 #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.  
How we act today protects how we live tomorrow.  Check out our CSR Report here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility 
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives.  We value each other’s differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: https://www.hnicorp.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion 
We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com
We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more! 

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]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).