Operations Work Team Leader/Seating - 2nd Shift

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit

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POSITION PROFILE

We are currently seeking an Operations Work Team Leader for the second shift Seating area 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 full Seating 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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 on time shipments

Ensure all employees adhere to company policies

Lean manufacturing knowledge & implementation

Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 required

Required Skills

Industry experience

4 Year Degree desired

Three to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred

Working in a production assembly operation a plus

Required Experience

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

Company info

Knoll, Inc.
Website : http://www.knoll.com