Development Program - Operations Management June 2025 class
Description
HNI is a global family of brands for the workplace 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 individuals to join our Manufacturing Engineering Program in Muscatine, IA! New hires will start in January 2025 or June 2025.
Our Early Career Development Program (ECDP) is a one-year rotational program within Allsteel and The HON Company providing participants a series of cross functional opportunities in multiple areas of our business including manufacturing, product development, quality, supply chain and front-line leadership. Participants of the ECDP work closely with multiple functions to gain a holistic view of our business and culture.
Members of the ECDP join an organization with a vision and passion for implementing solutions and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Participating in the ECDP affords individuals early in their career the opportunity to build solid, hands-on foundational skills within a lean manufacturing organization. Members participating in the program are given mentoring and guidance providing them with continuous feedback and robust learning opportunities.
Program Highlights:
- On-going career development and growth focused on your skills and aspirations
- Dedicated business-leader mentor and continuous feedback
- Opportunity to network with our leadership teams
- Provide a meaningful contribution to our business by learning while doing
- Exposure to various areas of the rotational department within the organization providing the opportunity to explore areas of interest
Once you’ve completed the rotational development program, you’ll be prepared for a role likely within one of the rotational functions. Where you will begin will be in part based on your talents and strengths, your interests, and available roles upon program completion.
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.
- Participates in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.
- 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.
- 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.
What You Have:
- Prospective candidates are required to hold a Four-year 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.
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
- High academic achievement in their education pursuits
What your good at:
- Self-starter who thrives on problem-solving and embraces change
- Strong leadership characteristics and active in college activities
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
- Dedicated team-player, strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
- Adaptable and flexible
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation structure
- Excellent benefits offerings, starting day one
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and Inclusive workplace
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Member (Employee) Resource Groups
- Retirement match program
- Benefits to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
We look forward to hearing from you!
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 was recognized every year since 2018 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 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!
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