Manufacturing Supervisor

Company: Knoll
Location: East Greenville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

This position is a 2nd shift opportunity. 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 Knoll.com/Community. POSITION PROFILE We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for the Second Shift Wood Shop area who will oversee daily manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Supervisor will perform a front-line leadership role in support of Manufacturing Associates, Team Leads and Maintenance in the areas for the full wood shop. The Supervisor's 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 Required Skills Lean manufacturing knowledge & implementation Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 required 4 Year Degree desired Required Experience Industry experience : Three to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred Working in a metal fabrication, powder coat paint line and/or production assembly operations a plus 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 Skilled in the use of ERP systems (JDE a plus), timekeeping software (Ceridian Dayforce a plus), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft SharePoint and/or Teams Lean manufacturing knowledge & implementation Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 Wood shop experience highly desirable (but not required) including wood cutting and shaping automation, boring, routing, and inserting on multiple geometries Required Experience : 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 in new product and program launches Assure integrity of manufacturing processes Participate as a member of the Wood Manufacturing Team Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives Who We Hire Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

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