Team Leader - 1st Shift - Holland, MI

Haworth, Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. in Holland, MI seeks a Team Leader for 1st shift to guide a distribution/production team with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, cost, culture, and environment. You will coach staff, manage staffing, and drive daily operations to meet customer demand.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience, with PIT certification preferred. Join Haworth’s global workspace design leadership and grow within a collaborative, values-driven

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; vocational training preferred.
• At least 3 years of related production or distribution experience.
• Military equivalency may be considered per www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the production floor for daily output and adjust staffing to meet demand.
• Monitor workflow and anticipate changes to maintain schedule and efficiency.
• Train team members on standard work and process improvements.
• Maintain production metrics and communicate team goals and results.
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop annual plans and cascade goals to the team.
• Motivate staff to balance quality with production requirements and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Production planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PIT Certification

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader - 1st Shift - Holland, MI

Posting Start Date: 10/1/26

Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth

Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture - we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.

We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.

We are currently looking for a Team Lead to join our team in Holland, MI.

Job Overview

Leads team to attain goals in Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost, Culture, and Environment by providing effective coaching and training to distribution/production team members. Organizes and performs full range of complex duties in fast-paced environment that requires thorough understanding of functions within work cell, as well as policies and procedures. Works with supervisor and other team leaders to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production schedule are met.

Essential Functions

• Prepares production floor for daily production; monitors and adjusts production based on inventory and planned machine downtime, ensuring work center is sufficiently staffed to meet production demands.
• Monitors and predicts flow to ensure work center is able to respond efficiently to production changes.
• Observes, maintains, coordinates, and completes standard work to improve work processes and ensures members are trained to perform standard work.
• Updates production metrics and facilitates regular team communications; maintains Team Boards.
• Works with supervisor to develop annual plans for goal attainment and facilitate cascading of goals and objectives to production team members.
• Motivates members to enhance production quality and, at same time, maintain production requirements.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School or equivalent; Relevant certification or vocational training may be preferred
• Work Experience: 3 years related experience
• Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications/Licensures:(Powered industrial Truck (PIT))

Design your future with Haworth

Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.

We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.

At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:

• 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7.
• Annual Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

Join the Haworth family.

EEO / ADA Statement

As an EEOemployer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.

Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.