Work Team Leader - Metals System Assembly

MillerKnoll•East Greenville, PA

About The Position

Knoll is seeking an Operations Work Team Leader for the Metals/Systems Assembly Value Stream on first shift. This front-line leadership role supports Manufacturing Associates, Team Leads, and Maintenance in the Metals Systems Assembly department. The position oversees, plans, coordinates, and controls production, associate management, and equipment functionality to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, correctly, completely, and on time. The leader develops Process Leads and Operators and works with support resources to improve engagement and involvement in workplace safety, product quality compliance, performance, kaizen events, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

A two-year or four-year degree is desired, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 is required.
Experience 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.
Problem-solving skills and ability to facilitate group meetings.
Skill with ERP systems, timekeeping software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Microsoft SharePoint and/or Teams.
Lean manufacturing knowledge and implementation experience, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
Previous experience working with metals.
Experience working in a production assembly operation.
Experience with JDE ERP systems.
Experience with Ceridian Dayforce timekeeping software.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees throughout the organization.
Use the Daily Production Schedule to plan and lead the manufacturing team's daily activities.
Assign employees to complete daily manufacturing operations.
Lead and participate in kaizen events, conduct problem solving, and implement solutions.
Oversee daily operations to ensure employees work safely, efficiently, and to customer specifications.
Handle employee training and evaluations, hiring recommendations, performance improvement plans, advancement recommendations, and disciplinary actions or terminations.
Track work orders through the plant to help ensure shipments are on time.
Ensure employees adhere to company policies.
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 with new product and program launches.
Assure the integrity of manufacturing processes.
Participate as a member of the Seating Manufacturing Team.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.