Work Team Leader - Metals System Assembly

MillerKnoll, Inc.; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll, Inc. is seeking an Operations Work Team Leader for the Metals/Systems Assembly Value Stream (1st Shift) to oversee daily manufacturing operations. The role includes planning, coordinating, and controlling production, developing leaders, and driving safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will lead kaizen events, promote continuous improvement, and ensure a safe, efficient work environment while mentoring team members and coordinating with maintenance and support resources.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent; 2- or 4-year degree preferred.
• 3–5 years manufacturing supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in metals/manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure safe, efficient production.
• Plan and lead daily activities using the production schedule.
• Lead kaizen events and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop Process Leads and Operators; mentor and coach teams.
• Ensure on-time shipments and adherence to customer specifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Kaizen / continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

2- or 4-year degree

Tools

JDE ERP

Ceridian Dayforce

Microsoft Office

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Why join us?

Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, and 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 within the Metals/Systems Assembly Value Stream (1st Shift) 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 Metals Systems Assembly 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.

• 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

• 2 or 4 Year Degree desired or equivalent, relevant, work experience
• Three to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience working with metals would be helpful
• 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, Continuous Improvement mindset
• Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001

Required Experience

• Maintain and enforce a Safe work environment
• Make decisions and act
• Analyze processes and make recommendations
• Maintain relationships with other departments and people
• Champion Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Assist in new product and program launchesAssure integrity of manufacturing processes
• Participate as a member of the Seating 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.

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].

MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century.

From creating spaces that help people live and work better to lifting our local and global communities, MillerKnoll is working hard to make a difference.