Continuous Improvement Champion – Rapids, MI

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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We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Champion to join our team in our Big Rapids Steel Plant. As a Continuous Improvement Champion, you will identify and implement initiatives using principles and continuous improvement process of the Haworth Management System (equivalent to Toyota Production System). Manage projects and assure programs are of high quality. Process work will be required across every segment of value stream.

Teach and facilitate lean transformation in both the office and manufacturing environments. Coordinate meetings and Kaizen events for improvements and be involved as both a leader and facilitator, with the overall goal to drive reduction of waste from both process and quality standpoints.

• Lead and manage complex process and/or system improvement projects, overseeing all aspects from planning to execution. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute.
• Develop and implement process and/or system improvement strategies to support business objectives and drive operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop junior process improvement professionals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to other departments on process and/or system improvement methodologies and tools.
• Conduct process and/or system audits to assess compliance with standards and identify areas for improvement while working collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Analyze process and/or system data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement while working collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Stay informed about industry trends, share best practices, and emerging technologies in process and/or system improvement.
• 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.

• Administration and Management
• Persuasion
• Systems Analysis
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Complex Problem Solving
• Operations Analysis
• Systems Evaluation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent.
• Education Equivalency:
  • Associate’s degree plus 2 years related experience or,
  • High school diploma plus 4 years related experience.

• 2 years of experience in engineering, operations leadership or in continuous improvement with Bachelor’s Degree
• Military Equivalency: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./military

• Ability to be regularly exposed to manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in Big Rapids, MI without relocation assistance.
• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Value Stream Mapping experience
• Toyota Production System experience
• Lean Certification
• Planning or Logistics experience
  
  Problem solving skills

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.

• 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Zero Waste to Landfill