Job Description
Job Title:  Manufacturing Team Lead-1st Shift, Wood Plant
Posting Start Date:  6/2/25

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!

At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:

  • 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
  • Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match 7%.
  • Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
  • On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7.
  • Annual Bonus Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Zero Waste to Landfill 

 

 

Job Summary

We are currently looking for two Team Lead's to join our wood plant in Holland, MI. These are first shift positions, working Monday – Thursday 430A-3P. Possible overtime on Friday from 430A-3P.  

  

As a Team Lead, you will: 

Leads team to attain goals in Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost, Culture, and Environment by providing effective coaching and training to distribution/production team members. Organizes and performs full range of complex duties in fast-paced environment that requires thorough understanding of functions within work cell, as well as policies and procedures. Works with supervisor and other team leaders to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production schedule are met.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepares production floor for daily production; monitors and adjusts production based on inventory and planned machine downtime, ensuring work center is sufficiently staffed to meet production demands.
  • Monitors and predicts flow to ensure work center is able to respond efficiently to production changes.
  • Observes, maintains, coordinates, and completes standard work to improve work processes and ensures members are trained to perform standard work.
  • Updates production metrics and facilitates regular team communications; maintains Team Boards.
  • Works with supervisor to develop annual plans for goal attainment and facilitate cascading of goals and objectives to production team members.
  • Motivates members to enhance production quality and, at same time, maintain production requirements.
  • Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
  • Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
  • Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High School or equivalent
  • 3 years of experience working in a team based manufacturing environment
  • Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
  • 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
  • Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work comfortably when exposed to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants
  • Ability to climb/bend/balance/twist/reach/lift/stretch
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and do repetitive wrist and arm movements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications/Licensures:(Powered industrial Truck (PIT))
  • Relevant certification or vocational training 
  • Previous Team Leader experience
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Experience leading small teams
  • Experience in supervision or management
  • Lean training
  • Experience with conflict resolution
  • Strong organizational skills 
  • Demonstrated the ability to manage time effectively
  • Manufacturing industry experience, especially in Office Furniture or Automotive

Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

Join the Haworth family. Apply for this job, or learn more about the many possibilities at Haworth: Home Page

EEO, ADA, AA Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people. 

Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review.  Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.
Req Id:  20604