Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

MillerKnoll, Inc.; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking an Operations Work Team Leader for the Wood department's second shift to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead front-line teams. You will plan and coordinate production, drive safety, quality, and on-time shipments, develop Team Leads, and implement Kaizen events with a continuous improvement focus.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of ERP systems, lean principles, ISO standards, and a commitment to safe manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Lead daily manufacturing operations in Wood department on second shift.
• Coach and develop Team Leads and Operators; drive kaizen and CI activities.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time production to customer specs.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective relationships across all levels of the organization
• Utilize the Daily Production Schedule to plan and lead daily activities of manufacturing team
• Assign employees to complete all manufacturing operations daily
• Lead kaizen events and problem solving; implement solutions
• Oversee daily operations to ensure safe, efficient work; meet specs
• Train and evaluate employees; support hiring decisions and performance management
• Track work orders to ensure on-time shipments
• Ensure adherence to company policies; support lean and ISO standards

Skills

Team building

Process improvement

Conflict resolution

Motivating people

Lean manufacturing

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

3-5 years manufacturing supervisory experience preferred

Tools

JDE ERP

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Why join us?

Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION PROFILE

We are currently seeking an Operations Work Team Leader on second shift Wood area who will oversee daily manufacturing operations. The Operations Work Team Leader will perform a front-line leadership role in support of Manufacturing Associates; Team Leads and Maintenance in the areas for the full Wood department. The responsibilities range from oversight, planning, coordinating, and controlling all aspects of production, associate management, and equipment functionality; Ensure that all products are produced safely, efficiently, completely, correct and on time. Develop Process Leads and Operators while working with support resources to increase engagement and involvement in maintaining and improving safety aspects, product quality compliance, achieving and exceeding performance standards, leading kaizen events, and driving continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees throughout the organization
• Utilize the Daily Production Schedule to plan and lead daily activities of manufacturing team
• Assign employees appropriately to complete all manufacturing operations on a daily basis
• Lead and participate in kaizen events, conduct problem solving, and implement solutions
• Oversee all daily operations to ensure employees are performing all duties safely, efficiently, to customer specifications
• Responsible for employee training and evaluations, recommendations for hiring, performance improvement plans and advancement, and disciplinary actions and/or terminations
• Track all work orders through the plant to ensure shipments on time
• Ensure all employees adhere to company policies
• Lean manufacturing knowledge & implementation
• Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 required

Industry Experience:

• 4 Year Degree preferred
• Three to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred
• Working in a production assembly operation a plus

Technical Experience:

• Experienced in team building, process improvement, conflict resolution, and motivating people
• Knowledge of manufacturing organizations, process controls, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of fundamental Safety principles for an industrial work environment
• Should possess problem solving skills and facilitate group meetings
• Skilled in the use of ERP systems (JDE a plus), timekeeping software (Ceridian Dayforce a plus), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft SharePoint and/or Teams
• Lean manufacturing knowledge & implementation
• Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001

Required Experience:

• Maintain and enforce a Safe work environment
• Make decisions and take action
• Analyze processes and make recommendations
• Maintain relationships with other departments and people
• Champion Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Assist in new product and program launches
• Assure integrity of manufacturing processes
• Participate as a member of the Wood Manufacturing Team
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] .