Plant Manager

Why Haworth?

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.

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Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:

• 4 weeks paid time off and an option to purchase an additional week
• Priority Health Insurance
• 401k Benefit - If you contribute 6% of your annual salary, Haworth will contribute up to 7%
• Annual bonus programs
• Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• Zero waste to landfill company 

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Plant Manager to join our team onsite in Ludington, MI

As a Plant Manager, you will:

Provide overall direction to manufacturing site operations members for production of products and components that meet Haworth internal standards and both internal and external customer expectations.  Adhere to Haworth principles and follows corporate strategic direction in terms of cost management, goal setting, safety, schedules, member relations, customer satisfaction, quality systems deployment, and other directives on multi-shift basis, in a complex operational environment.  Coordinate plant support requirements in conjunction with appropriate Haworth management, including, but not limited to, Material Resource Planning, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance.  May have responsibility for more than one manufacturing plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of manufacturing professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business objectives, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production processes.
• Oversee production operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage departmental budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track expenses to ensure financial responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lean manufacturing principles and exploring new technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales, to ensure seamless operations and successful product launches.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in manufacturing to maintain a competitive edge.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor Degree  or equivalent in Finance, Engineering, Business or relevant field of study
• Education Equivalency: Associate Degree plus 2 years related exp OR 4 years related exp

Work Experience:

• 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years supervisory experience
• Military Equivalency: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Additional Qualifications

• Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to work in Ludington, MI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principals, Total Process Management (TPM), team-based environments and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with lean tools including working knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS)
• Experience providing leadership to groups of 100 or more
• SAP experience
• Strong knowledge in problem-solving plans
• Experience in developing and implementing business plans
• Expertise in value stream mapping
• Ability to design and execute future value stream processes

Ideally, you have demonstrated the following:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and/or coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture / distribution of goods.
• Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.