Working Zone Leader, 1st shift, Benefits start Day 1!

Company: HNI Corporation
Location: Claremont
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

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 Machine Working Zone Leader to join our Hickory team in Hickory, NC! 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. 1st shift: 6 AM - 230 PM 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 What You Have:
      • Experience in a skilled, technical, or manufacturing capacity is required
      • 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 What You're Good At:
        • 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 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 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: 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: We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit . We also invite you to visit us at to learn more!

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