Continuous Improvement Champion - Holland, MI (hybrid)
Company Overview
When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.
Why Haworth? Find out more here!
Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a whole month of relaxation, adventure, or whatever your heart desires! Plus, you can buy up to 5 extra days for even more fun.
- Health Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, Vision Insurance, and Earned Sick Time. Your well-being is our priority.
- 401k Benefit: Secure your future! Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%. That’s a win-win for your retirement!
- Annual Bonus Programs: Get rewarded for your hard work with exciting annual bonuses. Your efforts truly pay off.
- Insurance Coverage: Rest easy with company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. We’ve got you covered.
- On-Site Gym: Stay fit and energized with our well-equipped gym, open 24/7. Fitness at your convenience.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our Tuition Reimbursement program. Learning never stops!
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Make a difference with 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off. Give back to the community and feel great doing it.
- Optional Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy with our optional Pet Insurance. Because pets are family too.
- Zero Waste to Landfill: Be proud to work for a company committed to sustainability. We’re making the world a better place.
Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Champion to join our team in Holland, MI.
As a Continuous Improvement Champion, you will:
Lead the implementation of our Haworth Management System (HMS) across all value stream segments, driving process excellence and organizational transformation. As the architect of positive change, you'll partner with diverse teams to optimize processes in customer service, dealer relations, and inventory planning while implementing breakthrough solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Manages multiple continuous improvement projects simultaneously and develops both short-term and long-term plans with internal customers to optimize value streams and eliminate waste.
- Implements HMS principles to drive continuous improvement across every functional area.
- Troubleshoots Lean Manufacturing operational issues on daily basis. Spend significant time with internal teams to facilitate implementation of HMS, identify production flow, identify sequence of events, and define constraints or continuous improvement opportunities.
- Delivers foundational skills training to team members and actively coaches members to integrate skills into HMS process to ensure success of programs.
- Evaluates effectiveness of training and assures appropriate revisions are made, ensuring processes support corporate policy in areas of health, safety, and environmental assurance.
- Analyzes program progress, utilizing problem solving, surveys, and assessments to understand areas for continuous improvement of HMS Programs.
- Contacts and travels to manufacturing locations and/or dealers and seminars to obtain information relative to HMS processes, implementation techniques, and process assessment, to continuously improve state-of-the-art knowledge of techniques. Shares information with other members, via training and/or day-to-day contact
- Reports periodically to Manager, Director and/or Vice President regarding team performance, implementation schedules, performance to measures, and assessments of status of HMS and/or Continuous Improvement Process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field of study. (in lieu of bachelors: Associate Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience)
- 5 years minimum of continuous improvement experience with Bachelor's Degree (3 years related experience with Master's Degree)
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Manufacturing.
- Experience in B2B environment.
- Experience in continuous improvement within supply chain or customer service.
- Exposure to ERP systems.
- Strong Data Analytics skills (PowerBi).
- Lean Certification.
