Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Holland, MI (onsite)

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: 

• 4 weeks paid time off and an option to purchase an additional week 
• Priority Health Insurance 
• Newly renovated on-site gym open 24 hours 
• 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 which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off 

Job Overview

We are looking for a Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift to join our team in Holland, MI. 

As a Distribution Supervisor you will:

Supervise, plan, and monitor various operations, including production, warehouse, and department activities, to ensure quality products are produced and shipped within budget and on schedule, meeting customer specifications. Leads and develops high-performance teams and cross-functional improvement teams, actively supporting corporate strategies. Consistently promotes a high-performance, team-based culture focused on safety, quality, schedule, cost, and culture. This role Involves coaching, supporting and providing direction, feedback, and development in preventive and predictive maintenance, autonomous maintenance, sustainability and continuous improvement of products, processes, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Assures product quality standards are achieved and in compliance per established requirements, including proper department documentation per Haworth Quality System/International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9001 and 14001 requirements.                 
• Maintains accurate floor stock inventories and expedites raw materials as required to meet department production/warehouse schedules.                 
• Communicates daily with production/warehouse members on matters such as performance, schedule completion, and team/department goals.  Coaches and assesses member performance to conduct performance review process and administer Haworth policies and procedures, including discipline, as required.                 
• By spending significant time on factory floor, is able to observe, first hand, department operations and conditions and maintain general security of department. Coaches and assures team members are properly trained in job, operational, inspection, and safety requirements.                 
• Initiates process of hiring, promoting/demoting, transferring, and terminating production/warehouse members to comply with established Haworth policies and procedures.  Utilizes temporary employment agencies to adjust for short-term staffing needs.  Makes final hiring decisions, based on team’s recommendation for selection of new team members.                 
• Assigns and schedules production/warehouse member workloads and hours, including overtime, to meet department schedule.                 
• Assures all department work centers are properly maintained.  Recommends additional or replacement production or support equipment and/or maintenance/repair of equipment.             
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
• Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
• Ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.    

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, logistics, operations, or similar field of study. 
• Education Equivalency: Associate Degree plus 2 years related exp OR 4 years related exp

Work Experience:

• 3 years of related experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Military Equivalency: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use precision measuring instruments preferred.        
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing preferred.        
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems or relevant ERP systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.