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 HermanMiller 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 HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Support the strategic implementation of the Herman Miller Performance System (HMPS) in operations. Coach, teach, and mentor team members on MKPS approach.
Essential Functions
Assist implementation of A3 targets set by department managers.
- Coach, teach, and mentor MKPS tools and philosophies.
- Conduct and participate in frequent reflection activities with coach, managers, WTLs, and students.
- Conduct MKPS workshops/learning activities for employee groups.
- Create a work environment where employees are encouraged to take risks and share improvement ideas.
- Create, update, and follow a coaching plan to develop work team leaders and facilitators.
- Implement continuous improvement within assigned manufacturing operation.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested.
- Perform training and development activities within Model areas.
- Support kaizen activities throughout assigned manufacturing operation.
- Teach and practice Problem Solving Approach, including 5-why analysis.
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Associates or Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline or 3 to 5 year Toyota Production Systems (TPS) or MKPS experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Must be able to document a Standardized Work condition (Standardized work forms, work balance chart, able to do time observations).
- Possess skills and ability to identify 7 forms of waste, overburden, unevenness and fluctuation.
- Knowledge of and ability to explain the 4 Philosophies of MKPS, True North, MKPS tools, and how all of these are related (pocket card).
- Able to practice and document kaizen (Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA), scientific method).
- Demonstrated ability to teach others, build effective relationships, flexible and able to both implement and manage change effectively.
- Exhibits a willingness to help others and eagerness to learn.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the HMI office environment.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. HermanMiller 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.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
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.