Manufacturing Operations Executive

3 weeks ago


Muscatine, United States HNI Corporation Full time

About HNI Corporation

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HNI Corporation is a leading manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments: Workplace Furnishings and Residential Building Products.

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Role Summary:

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We are seeking a skilled Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead our factory in Muscatine, IA. This role will be responsible for driving improvement in SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance, optimizing material and information flows, and fostering team unity and engagement.

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Salary: The estimated annual salary for this position is around $120,000-$180,000 depending on experience.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Drive Improvement in SQDC Performance:">
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    • Enhance safety by reducing TRIR, lost time, and workers' compensation costs through proactive safety management and incident response.">
    • Improve facility service request rates by addressing customer and audit issues while coaching the team on quality management systems.">
    • Develop robust problem-solving processes to reduce backorders and maintain > 95% lead time performance.">
    • Manage budget targets and drive cost improvements in labor, materials, and overhead.">
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  • Optimize Material and Information Flows:">
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    • Create a model area based on 'true north' principles to set a standard for materials.">
    • Collaborate with Scheduling and Operations to implement effective production scheduling criteria.">
    • Form and guide a cross-functional team to improve material usage and control processes.">
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  • Foster Team Unity and Engagement:">
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    • Transition the team culture from 'we say' to 'we live' by integrating behaviors and processes into the ecosystem.">
    • Overcome leadership inexperience in process discipline and enhance collaboration across historically siloed functions.">
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  • Develop Leadership Talent:">
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    • Build and mentor leadership capabilities to meet current and future organizational demands.">
    • Clearly articulate intent, expectations, and desired outcomes to minimize rework and misunderstandings.">
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  • Maintain Shop Floor Presence:">
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    • Conduct formal audits and address process execution breakdowns.">
    • Collaborate with senior leadership to translate forecasts into labor staffing adjustments.">
    • Direct resource allocation to achieve performance metrics and breakthrough cost improvements.">
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  • Lead Cross-Functional Teams:">
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    • Guide a cross-functional team to improve material usage and control processes.">
    • Coach and influence team members across product flows, focusing on issue resolution, strategy alignment, and process optimization.">
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Requirements:

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  • 6+ years of proven leadership experience as a director or operations manager within a manufacturing setting.">
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education.">
  • Previous experience leading high variation, fast-paced manufacturing environments.">
  • Effective communication skills (verbal and visual).">
  • 5+ years of demonstrated knowledge and application of lean tools.">
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Organizational/Business Management, or a Master's degree in a related field is preferred.">
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Benefits:

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HNI Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including benefits on day one, daily pay, and more.

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About Us

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HNI Corporation is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers.

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How to Apply

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If you are a motivated and experienced leader looking to take your career to new heights, please submit your application today.



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