Working Zone Leader (2nd shift) role overseeing a manufacturing zone while remaining hands-on as the technical expert and daily problem-solver. HNI Corporation is a global workplace and home furnishings brand family. Standout perk: strong emphasis on continuous improvement and daily MDI/problem-solving (5-Why).
- Hands-on leadership role
- Daily MDI & 5-Why problem-solving
- Drive improvements in your zone
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 Working Zone Leader - 2nd shift to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team.
What You Will Do:
- 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
What You Have:
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
- 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
What You’re Good At:
- Applying general rules to specific problems to provide solutions that make sense
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, while maintaining a positive attitude and approach
- Assists in providing feedback to Group Leader on general member performance