Lean Development Manager

HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Job summary

HNI Corporation seeks a Lean Development Manager to lead lean transformation for the HNI Workplace Furnishings team. You will drive lean vision with the BPI team, develop training materials, and mentor leaders in lean practices to eliminate waste and improve results.

Your role includes coordinating kaizen events, engaging executives to facilities, and traveling up to 50% to support sites and benchmarking visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management.
• Experience and training in Hoshin Kanri, with practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem solving events and workshops to drive improved results.
• Support Hoshin Kanri training and deployment.
• Mentor Lean practitioners from executives to managers in facilities.
• Develop BPI training materials and deliver hands-on training.
• Promote a continuous learning environment and drive adherence to BPI standards.
• Coordinate kaizen events, external consultants, and schedule training visits.
• Travel 30-50% (mostly domestic, potential Mexico).

Skills

Lean principles

Change management

Lean leadership

Problem solving

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Influencing others

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management

Tools

Hoshin Kanri

Job description

Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings

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.

What We Need

We are looking for a Lean Development Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team! The Lean Development Manager is a primary resource to support HNI’s lean transformation efforts. The Lean Development Manager will partner with the BPI team and leadership to drive lean vision and strategy, increase lean talent and member engagement, and deploy the BPI model and tools to drive sustainable business results.

What You Will Do

• Participate in and lead problem solving events and workshops to drive improved business results.
• Support Hoshin Kanri training and deployment
• Mentor members (executive leaders to BPI Managers in facilities) in lean practices and tools
• Develop BPI training materials and deliver practical, hands-on training and facilitate workshops in BPI methodology to eliminate waste.
• Promote a continuous learning environment.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and drive adherence to BPI standards.
• Schedule, facilitate, and participate in HNI Operations System Assessments and update supporting documents (manual, coaching guidelines, and lean leader matrix)
• Coordinate external consultants and manage kaizen event schedules
• Provide member development opportunities through coordination of external benchmarking visits, lean study tours, conferences, and virtual training.
• Communicate best practices within the organization, championing leverage across all business
• Travel: 30-50% is expected, mostly domestic, but could include Mexico

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management.
• Experience and training in Hoshin Kanri, with practical implementation in both commercial and operational environments.

What You’re Good At

• Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and proven track record/performance
• Change management, lean leadership and RCI and problem-solving event participation
• Team leading/building with cross-functional teams
• Proven performance in a transformation role
• Effective presentation skills and ability to influence others
• Completion of Lean training or coursework focused on operational or commercial improvement; Green or Black Belt certification is 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. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.