Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture - we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.
We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.
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We are currently looking for a Senior Manager - Operations to join our team in Holland.
Job Summary
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead a portion of Haworth's Wood Laminated Products Plant (LPP). In this role, you will provide strategic and day to day guidance to LPP leaders and several manufacturing teams across multiple shifts. This is a fast-paced, growth focused plant where innovation, continuous improvement, and hitting targets are critical. This role entails developing departmental plans, managing a large budget, allocating resources, driving a positive workplace culture for our members, setting priorities to achieve organizational objectives, and making strategic decisions to optimize manufacturing output.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing at Haworth while growing your own career.
Job Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align manufacturing strategies with overall business objectives and provide technical expertise.
Identify, recruit, and develop high-performing manufacturing talent, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
Foster a culture of innovation within the manufacturing team, encouraging the exploration and implementation of new technologies, automation, and digitalization to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Champion a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, implementing lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other best practices to optimize production processes.
Create and nurture a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing organization, driving a relentless pursuit of operational excellence.
Lead a culture of inclusion and belonging, promoting member engagement, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to multiple manufacturing teams, aligning their efforts with overall business objectives and ensuring consistent performance across the organization.
Oversee the execution of large-scale manufacturing projects, effectively managing risks, resources, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
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
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in relevant field of study. (Equivalency:Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education)
7 years related experience with Bachelor's Degree OR 5 years related experience with Master's Degree
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance
Possess an unrestricted right to work in the U.S.
Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/militar
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related field.
Can demonstrate operational transformation / improvement results using lean methodology/process/tools
Prior budget management experience
Experience leading Supervisors and/or Team Leaders in a manufacturing environment
Furniture manufacturing experience; ideally in a wood manufacturing plant
Design your future with Haworth
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.
We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.
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
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.
