Facilitator / Group Leader 3rd Shift

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

About this Opportunity
Our Operations Teams are responsible for all aspectsof manufacturing high quality products in a timely manner to delight our customers. Operations team members play an important role in Herman Miller's success and prepare us to help people do great things. All of our team members work in clean, bright environments that make use of Lean manufacturing principles. These teams share a passion for quality and hold safety as a number one priority.

As a Facilitator, you'll support and respond to team members. You'll also perform problem-solving and improvement Kaizen activities.

What You'll Do
You'll have opportunities to speak up, solve problems, lead others, and be an owner every day as you . . .

• Actively engage and encourage theinvolvement of team members in improvement initiatives.
• Conduct hour by hour, standardized work, and problem-solving documentation.
• Encourage safe behavior and 5S housekeeping activities.
• Ensure measurable improvement to goals.
• Facilitate a quick response to problems.
• Maintain daily communication with the Work Team Leader and team members.
• Maintain effective communication and cooperation with all other shifts and Facilitators.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Perform problem identification and Kaizen activities.
• Support training initiatives of team members in standardized work through job instruction (JI) .
• Use thejob instruction training method where applicable.
• Utilize a structured approach to problem-solving, including regular reflections.
• Work with the Work Team Leader to ensure that quality criteria are followed and that quality checks are completed appropriately using standardized work, job instruction, and quality criteria.

Sound Like You?
You might be just who we're looking for if you have . . .

• A high school diploma or equivalent (example GED) or work experience which demonstrates performance competency.
• Bridge and/or Qualified Line Support Preferred
• The abilityto meet the minimum requirements of the jobs represented in the appropriate department.
• A demonstrated initiative to lead others for improved performance and a consistently demonstrated job performance that exceeds expectations.
• The abilityto perform all jobs in the zone and adjacent zones within Takt Time and to standardized work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to challenge team members and peers appropriately to follow standards.
• The ability to appropriately apply Herman Miller Performance System (HMPS) technical tools (standardized work, job instructions, work balance chart, time observations, etc.).
• Knowledge of and ability to explain thefour philosophies of HMPS, True North, HMPS tools, and their relationto one another (pocket card).
• The ability to practice and document Kaizen (PDCA).
• A demonstrated ability to teach others, build effective relationships, and the flexibility and ability to implement and manage change effectively.
• An exhibited willingness to help others, an eagerness to learn, and a servant leadership style.
• The abilityto perform all essential job functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.