Company Overview
At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Our headquarters in Holland, MI, is the hub of innovation, and we're seeking a visionary leader to join us as a North American Operations Vice President.
Why Haworth:
Culture of Innovation: Join a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box.
Global Impact: Contribute to the global success of a company that is redefining workspaces worldwide.
Career Growth: This isn't just a job; it's a career journey. We provide opportunities for professional development and growth.
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. Since its inception in 1948, our company has revolved around inspiration, originality, advancement, and the people who drive it. At Haworth, you'll find a family-owned business with a global point of view, and a set of values that define our business behavior, inform our decisions, and communicate our brand.
We foster an on-site work environment where employees actively engage with our spaces and products. Our headquarters doubles as a dynamic showroom, where many dealers and customers visit to experience our designs firsthand. This unique environment allows you to interact directly with the spaces and furniture you help create, fostering a deeper connection to your work and the impact it has on our clients.
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
Well equipped 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 Summary
Reporting to Haworth's Vice President of Americas Operations & Engineering and based in Holland, the Vice President of Operations will lead and oversee all aspects of Haworth's manufacturing and logistics operations across North America, ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement.
This critical leadership role will drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, manage resources effectively, and cultivate a high-performing team to achieve Haworth's business objectives. More specifically, this leader will have direct responsibility for the manufacturing network (9 plants), logistics, distribution, warehousing, transportation, and manufacturing engineering within the $1 billion Commercial Interiors Americas business. This includes a total team size of more than 1,000 team members. Direct reports to this role will include Senior Manufacturing Managers, a Director of Logistics & Distribution, and a Director of Manufacturing Engineering.
The Vice President of Operations will be a key member of Haworth's leadership team and is expected to be an important contributor to the strategic direction of the company at the functional and enterprise level. They will display the presence to be effective with both internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining the highest levels of integrity, interpersonal teaming skills, and collaboration. Ultimately, this leader will be responsible for driving sustained competitive advantage through manufacturing excellence. Importantly, this leader will embody purpose, values, and vision in everything Haworth does.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management
Manage the operations budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
Track and monitor key operational metrics, including Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost, and Culture.
Operational Excellence
Lead transformational manufacturing initiatives that have a significant impact on the organization's competitive advantage, market position, and operational capabilities.
Work closely with Business Unit Leaders to ensure efficient product launches and ongoing quality and productivity targets are achieved.
Drive customer-focused schedule adherence and identify improvement opportunities.
People Management
Develop and implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
Create a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders across the organization and with matrixed support groups to ensure alignment, smooth product launches and ongoing operations.
Additional Responsibilities
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
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or similar field of study.
Education Equivalency: Associate Degree plus 2 additional years of Operational Leadership experience in a lean- and quality-related organization OR4 additional years of Operational Leadership... For full info follow application link.
As an EEO/AA employer, the organization 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.
