Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift Job Greenville area,East Greenville Pennsylvania USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: East Greenville

Why join us?

Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand.

We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION PROFILE

We are currently seeking an Operations Work Team Leader on second shift Wood area who will oversee daily manufacturing operations. The Operations Work Team Leader will perform a front-line leadership role in support of Manufacturing Associates;
Team Leads and Maintenance in the areas for the full Wood department. The 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 shipments on time
Ensure all employees adhere to company policies
Lean manufacturing knowledge & implementation
Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 required

Industry

Experience:

4 Year Degree preferred
Three to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred
Working in a production assembly operation 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

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 qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Knoll is comprised of people of all…