Working Zone Leader - 1st Shift

**This position is in Iowa City, IA.**

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need:

We are looking for a Working Zone Leader - 1st shift  to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team. 

What You Will Do:

• Read and follow schedules, while following standard work processes and adhering to all quality standards and safety rules
• Identifies and implements improvement opportunities 
• Identifies and provides coaching to member(s) within the area/zone when failures arise 
• Updates Standard Work for area/zone as improvements are made/identified 
• Audits performed daily 
• Responsible for abnormality/variation response for area/zone 
• Technical expert of all jobs within area responsible for and able to perform all jobs as needed 
• Provides flexibility to break bottle necks and step in as members of the line need to tend to other priorities – does not perform a job exclusively beyond intermittent coverage 
• Certified trainer for all jobs in area/zone, but does not provide training to new hires 
• Own production control management and identify causes of disruption 
• Engagement in daily MDI & Problem-Solving – specific use of 5- WHY daily
• Conducts daily start up with area/zone metrics and communicates member staffing assignments (Group Leader will set the schedule/assignments) 
• Responsible for driving engagement within area/zone 
• Responsible for creating and handing off end of shift report  

What You Have:

• Experience in a skilled, technical, or manufacturing capacity is required (HNI experience preferred)

• Consistent work history, strong work performance, and dependability 

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to solve production related problems quickly 

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret standard work 
• Ability to take direction and provide direction through delegation to others 
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently as needed

What You’re Good At:

• Applying general rules to specific problems to provide solutions that make sense 
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, while maintaining a positive attitude and approach 
• Assists in providing feedback to Group Leader on general member performance