Lean Manufacturing Facilitator

Knoll Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll in Zeeland, MI is seeking an Operations teammate focused on Kaizen and standardized work to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. You will engage team members, document problems, and support training through job instruction.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate initiative, strong communication, and the ability to lead change while following HMPS principles.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (example GED) or work experience which demonstrates performance competency.
• Bridge and/or Qualified Line Support Preferred
• The ability to meet the minimum requirements of the jobs represented in the appropriate department.
• A demonstrated initiative to lead others for improved performance and a consistently demonstrated job performance that exceeds expectations.
• The ability to perform all jobs in the zone and adjacent zones within Takt Time and to standardized work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to challenge team members and peers appropriately to follow standards.
• The ability to appropriately apply Herman Miller Performance System (HMPS) technical tools (standardized work, job instructions, work balance chart, time observations, etc.).
• Knowledge of and ability to explain the four philosophies of HMPS, True North, HMPS tools, and their relation to one another (pocket card).
• The ability to practice and document Kaizen (PDCA).
• A demonstrated ability to teach others, build effective relationships, and the flexibility and ability to implement and manage change effectively.
• An exhibited willingness to help others, an eagerness to learn, and a servant leadership style.
• The ability to perform all essential job functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• You'll also perform problem-solving and improvement Kaizen activities.
• Actively engage and encourage the involvement of team members in improvement initiatives.
• Conduct hour by hour, standardized work, and problem-solving documentation.
• Encourage safe behavior and 5S housekeeping activities.
• Ensure measurable improvement to goals.
• Facilitate a quick response to problems.
• Maintain daily communication with the Work Team Leader and team members.
• Maintain effective communication and cooperation with all other shifts and Facilitators.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Perform problem identification and Kaizen activities.
• Support training initiatives of team members in standardized work through job instruction (JI).
• Use the job instruction training method where applicable.
• Utilize a structured approach to problem-solving, including regular reflections.
• Work with the Work Team Leader to ensure that quality criteria are followed and that quality checks are completed appropriately using standardized work, job instruction, and quality criteria.

Skills

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Standardized work

Quality checks

Team communication

Work instruction

Change leadership

HMPS tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pocket card HMPS

HMPS tools

Job description

MillerKnoll in Zeeland, MI is seeking an Operations teammate focused on Kaizen and standardized work to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. You will engage team members, document problems, and support training through job instruction.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate initiative, strong communication, and the ability to lead change while following HMPS principles.