Production Supervisor-1st Shift at HNI Corporation
Wapello, IA 52653
About the Job
- Ensure safety and health of all members, fostering a culture of personal responsibility for safety.
- Collaborate with the safety department to drive engagement and interaction.
- Support safety culture, adhere to safety requirements, and build relationships with safety committee members.
- Participate in plant-wide safety reviews and engage in the MDI daily process.
- Perform risk assessments and prioritize initiatives with the team.
- Set and communicate high performance expectations, using lean tools to exceed customer quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
- Develop a team that excels in problem prevention, quality assurance, and creative problem-solving through training and mentoring.
- Ensure cleanliness and 5S adherence, and coach member-run teams to maintain standards.
- Exceed plant goals of 1S improvement per quarter.
- Recognize and reward improvements, and use the “shout out” tool to highlight positive changes.
- Pursue each member’s highest potential for personal and organizational success.
- Conduct 1:1 meetings to build on improvement opportunities and utilize member strengths.
- Understand team members' career desires and collaboratively develop growth plans.
- Foster an open and trusting environment where team members feel valued.
- Challenge members to set their own goals and hold them accountable.
- Collaborate with support departments to drive improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Organizational/Business Management, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of direct labor supervision in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or customer service, with lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
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 #6 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: 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!
