HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC · 2 weeks ago
Lean Development Manager
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelHNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. The Lean Development Manager will support HNI’s lean transformation efforts by partnering with the BPI team and leadership to drive lean vision and strategy, increase lean talent and member engagement, and deploy the BPI model and tools to achieve sustainable business results.
Furniture
Responsibilities
Participate in and lead problem solving events and workshops to drive improved business results
Support Hoshin Kanri training and deployment
Mentor members (executive leaders to BPI Managers in facilities) in lean practices and tools
Develop BPI training materials and deliver practical, hands-on training and facilitate workshops in BPI methodology to eliminate waste
Promote a continuous learning environment
Collaborate with business leaders to develop and drive adherence to BPI standards
Schedule, facilitate, and participate in HNI Operations System Assessments and update supporting documents (manual, coaching guidelines, and lean leader matrix)
Coordinate external consultants and manage kaizen event schedules
Provide member development opportunities through coordination of external benchmarking visits, lean study tours, conferences, and virtual training
Communicate best practices within the organization, championing leverage across all business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management
Experience and training in Hoshin Kanri, with practical implementation in both commercial and operational environments
Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and proven track record/performance
Change management, lean leadership and RCI and problem-solving event participation
Team leading/building with cross-functional teams Proven performance in a transformation role
Effective presentation skills and ability to influence others
Preferred
Completion of Lean training or coursework focused on operational or commercial improvement; Green or Black Belt certification is preferred
Silver or Gold BPI certification preferred
Benefits
Benefits starting from Day 1
Company
HNI Workplace Furnishings, LLC
We are members. We are owners. The history of an empowered and invested workforce Founded in 1947 in Muscatine, Iowa by visionaries C.
Founded in 1944
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Schroeder
Division CFO, VP Finance
Jeremy Anderson
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
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