Operations Manager for Manufacturing Excellence

2 days ago

Burlington, Vermont, United States HNI Corporation Full time

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead our factory in Muscatine, IA. This role offers competitive compensation and an enticing annual bonus.

Your Impact

At HNI Corporation, we transform spaces where people live, work, and gather. As a Director of Manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in achieving outstanding customer satisfaction by mastering Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets through effective leadership.

Main Responsibilities
  • Drive Improvement in SQDC Performance:

• 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.

  • Optimize Material and Information Flows:

• 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.

  • Develop Leadership Talent:

• Build and mentor leadership capabilities to meet current and future organizational demands.

• Ensure Clarity in Communication:

• Clearly articulate intent, expectations, and desired outcomes to minimize rework and misunderstandings.

• Provide Coaching and Strategic Alignment:

• Coach and influence team members across product flows, focusing on issue resolution, strategy alignment, and process optimization.

  • Monitor Operations Management Execution:

• Maintain shop floor presence, conduct formal audits, and address process execution breakdowns.

• Coordinate Workforce Adjustments:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to translate forecasts into labor staffing adjustments.

  • Influence Resource Prioritization:

• Direct resource allocation to achieve performance metrics and breakthrough cost improvements.

• Foster Team Unity and Engagement:

• Transition the team culture from "we say" to "we live" by integrating behaviors and processes into the ecosystem.

• Address Leadership and Process Gaps:

• Overcome leadership inexperience in process discipline and enhance collaboration across historically siloed functions.

About Us

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

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with 6+ years of proven leadership experience as a director or operations manager within a manufacturing setting. Alternatively, 10+ years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of education.

A degree in Engineering, Operations, Organizational/Business Management, or a related field is preferred.

The estimated salary for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.

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