Lean Development Manager

What We Need

We are looking for a Lean Development Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team!

What You Will Do

• Participate in and lead problem solving events and workshops to drive improved business results.
• Support Hoshin Kanri training and deployment.
• Mentor members (executive leaders to BPI Managers in facilities) in lean practices and tools.
• Develop BPI training materials and deliver practical, hands-on training and facilitate workshops in BPI methodology to eliminate waste.
• Promote a continuous learning environment.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and drive adherence to BPI standards.
• Schedule, facilitate, and participate in HNI Operations System Assessments and update supporting documents (manual, coaching guidelines, and lean leader matrix).
• Coordinate external consultants and manage kaizen event schedules.
• Provide member development opportunities through coordination of external benchmarking visits, lean study tours, conferences, and virtual training.
• Communicate best practices within the organization, championing leverage across all business.
• Travel: 30-50% is expected, mostly domestic, but could include Mexico

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management.
• Experience and training in Hoshin Kanri, with practical implementation in both commercial and operational environments.

What You’re Good At

• Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and proven track record/performance.
• Change management, lean leadership and RCI and problem-solving event participation.
• Team leading/building with cross-functional teams.
• Proven performance in a transformation role.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to influence others.
• Completion of Lean training or coursework focused on operational or commercial improvement; Green or Black Belt certification is preferred.

Benefits

HNI Corporation offers benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com.