Team Lead - 2nd Shift - Holland, MI (onsite)

Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture – we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.

We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.

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Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Team Lead - 2nd Shift - to join our team in Holland, MI. The hours will be Monday- Friday from 3pm - 1:30am.

As a Team Lead you will:

Lead a team to attain goals in Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost, Culture, and Environment by providing effective coaching and training to distribution/production team members. Organizes and performs full range of complex duties in fast-paced environment that requires thorough understanding of functions within work cell, as well as policies and procedures. Works with supervisor and other team leaders to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production schedule are met.

Essential Functions

• Prepares production floor for daily production; monitors and adjusts production based on inventory and planned machine downtime, ensuring work center is sufficiently staffed to meet production demands.
• Monitors and predicts flow to ensure work center is able to respond efficiently to production changes.
• Observes, maintains, coordinates, and completes standard work to improve work processes and ensures members are trained to perform standard work.
• Updates production metrics and facilitates regular team communications; maintains Team Boards.
• Works with supervisor to develop annual plans for goal attainment and facilitate cascading of goals and objectives to production team members.
• Motivates members to enhance production quality and, at same time, maintain production requirements.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School or equivalent
• 3 years of experience working in a team based manufacturing environment
• Military Equivalency at
• Applicants must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance
• Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work comfortably when exposed to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants
• Ability to climb/bend/balance/twist/reach/lift/stretch
• Ability to stand for extended periods and do repetitive wrist and arm movements

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications/Licensures:(Powered industrial Truck (PIT))
• Relevant certification or vocational training
• Previous Team Leader experience
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience leading small teams
• Experience in supervision or management
• Lean training
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated the ability to manage time effectively
• Manufacturing industry experience, especially in Office Furniture or Automotive

Design your future with Haworth
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.

We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.

At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:

• 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match 7%.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7. 
• Annual Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Zero Waste to Landfill