Team Lead - 1st Shift

Job Title: Team Lead - 1st Shift Posting Start Date: 1/7/26 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. Discover more here! Job Overview We are currently looking for a Team Leader - 1st Shift to join our team in Holland, MI in our Laminate Products Plant. The schedule is 4:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday. Overtime on Fridays, if needed. As a Team Leader you will: Lead team to attain goals in Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost, Culture, and Environment by providing effective coaching and training to distribution/production team members. Organizes and performs full range of complex duties in fast-paced environment that requires thorough understanding of functions within work cell, as well as policies and procedures. Works with supervisor and other team leaders to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production schedule are met. Essential Functions Prepares production floor for daily production; monitors and adjusts production based on inventory and planned machine downtime, ensuring work center is sufficiently staffed to meet production demands. Monitors and predicts flow to ensure work center is able to respond efficiently to production changes. Observes, maintains, coordinates, and completes standard work to improve work processes and ensures members are trained to perform standard work. Updates production metrics and facilitates regular team communications; maintains Team Boards. Works with supervisor to develop annual plans for goal attainment and facilitate cascading of goals and objectives to production team members. Motivates members to enhance production quality and, at same time, maintain production requirements. 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 High school diploma or equivalent. 3 years experience working in a team-based manufacturing environment. Ability to work comfortably when exposed to noise, dust, fumes, dirt, solvent, glue, grease, oil, paint, heat, and/or vibrations Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed. Ability to perform the position with or without reasonable accommodations (If you have questions please contact the Haworth Medical Center - 616-393-1131) Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military Preferred Qualifications Experience in SAP Machinery experience Bilingual Willing to get a Hilo license, if you do not already have one Environmental / Physical Requirements Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants Climb/bend/balance/twist/reach/lift Repetitive bending & stretching Regular hand & arm movements Standing for extended periods 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. Tuition Reimbursement Volunteer Time Off Parental Leave Pet Insurance Zero Waste to Landfill Haworth Values At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers. We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better. Join the Haworth family. Apply for this job, or learn more about the many possibilities at Haworth: Home Page