Team Leader - 1st Shift - Panels - Holland, MI

Haworth, Inc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Gym

Annual Bonus Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Team Leader for the 1st shift to drive safety, quality and productivity on the panels line. You will coach a production team, plan staffing, monitor metrics, and ensure timely delivery while upholding Haworth's standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience in manufacturing environments, and the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed. Onsite work in Holland, MI with opportunities for growth and development are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years experience working in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
• Unrestricted right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• 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 understanding of functions within work cell and policies.
• Works with supervisor and other team leaders to manage staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedule.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strong computer skills

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

APEX

Powered industrial Truck (PIT)

Job description

Team Leader - 1st Shift - Panels - Holland, MI

Job Title: Team Leader - 1st Shift - Panels - Holland, MI Posting Start Date: 9/15/26

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

As a Team Lead you will: 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.

Details about Team Lead schedule and hours:

• This positions core hours will be Monday - Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm
• Overtime schedule: Will be 2 hours after shift and Saturdays, dependent on business needs

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 the 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years experience working in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work comfortably when exposed to noise, dust, fumes, dirt, solvent, glue, grease, oil, paint, heat, and/or vibrations
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
• In addition:
• Applicants must be able to work onsite in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
• Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEAN and/or CI experience.
• Experience as a Team Lead or documented leadership experience.
• Haworth working experience.
• SAP and/or APEX experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Powered industrial Truck (PIT).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Warehouse and inventory control experience.
• Strong computer skills.

Environmental / Physical Requirements

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants
• Climb/bend/balance/twist/reach/lift
• Repetitive bending & stretching
• Regular hand & arm movements
• Standing for extended periods

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
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Zero Waste to Landfill

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.

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.