Operations Specialist

HALCON Furniture, located in Stewartville, MN, manufactures award-winning, modern office furniture of the highest quality. To meet increased demand for our innovative products, we are currently seeking an Operations Specialist to join our growing company. The ideal candidate will embrace the opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing team and bring a positive attitude and strong organizational skills to a dedicated, fast‑paced team. Responsibilities: Provide hands‑on support to manufacturing management and engineering teams on the shop floor to execute business goals, daily priorities, and operational initiatives. Collect, analyze, and accurately enter data to support reporting needs. Prepare clear and concise status reports, documents, and presentations. Monitor, track, and trend plant issues, escalating as needed. Record and maintain accurate meeting notes. Support and help drive lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Set up training materials and assist with employee training sessions. Contribute to, and sometimes lead, small‑scale projects, ensuring timely completion. Coordinate, schedule, and attend leadership meetings. Qualifications: Expertise and/or working knowledge of manufacturing. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills for working with a diverse group of hourly and salaried employees. Able to self‑manage to accomplish tasks and achieve set goals. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications, including data entry. One year of manufacturing experience is preferred. Salary Range: The starting hourly rate for this position is $25.00 - $28.00. Applicants with skills and experience above the starting requirements are encouraged to apply to this posting or contact a member of the HALCON HR team. #J-18808-Ljbffr