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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for direct leadership of factory hourly employees and productivity. Effectively balance quality and productivity while maintaining a safe workplace.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

Delivers effective/interactive communications and activities to support positive morale.Track team efficiencies for improvement ensuring production demands are met.Ability to work with the team to develop better techniques to achieve enhanced efficiencies and quality performance.Delivers on-the-job training and tracks competencies and skills as needed.Provide the leadership to develop and maintain a safe workplace.Enforces quality standards; ensures product meets specifications.Oversee and ensure an efficient and cost-effective flow of product through the production system.Ensures compliance with standard operational work practices, including E1 requirements to maintain accurate inventory levels.Maintain 5S processes.Proficient at problem solving and able to resolve conflict in a healthy manner.Accurately perform Workday / Kronos time administration, including accurate timecards when needed.Maintain an informative report out board with status information.Maintain excellent attendance and professional leadership for employees.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

This role is responsible for supporting and coordinating all production operations within assigned area(s). This position supports hourly employees to effectively and efficiently perform the functions of their jobs to increase production. Success is based on meeting the daily production schedule, and continuously improving safety, quality, and employee morale.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED with 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experienceProficient in Enterprise One (E1) or other material management systemsProficient in BDS systems where applicableProficient in Microsoft OfficeProficient in Microsoft ExcelPrior manufacturing experienceExcellent attendanceTravel Required:  up to 5%

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

Associate’s / bachelor's degreeCertificate in Lean Manufacturing4-6 years of supervisory/leadership experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: up to 60 direct reports

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is regularly required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and representative of that in a workshop environment.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.