What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Development Manager position at HNI Corporation?
**Remote role, open to any U.S. location; 50–70% travel required.**
HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.
Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!
What We Need:
We are looking for a Lean Development Manager to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team!
The Lean Development Manager is a primary resource to support HNI’s lean transformation efforts. The Lean Development Manager will partner with the BPI team and leadership to drive lean vision and strategy, increase lean talent and member engagement, and deploy the BPI model and tools to drive sustainable business results.
What You Will Do:
- Participate in and lead problem solving events and workshops to drive improved business results.
- Support Hoshin Kanri training and deployment
- Mentor members (executive leaders to BPI Managers in facilities) in lean practices and tools
- Develop BPI training materials and deliver practical, hands-on training and facilitate workshops in BPI methodology to eliminate waste.
- Promote a continuous learning environment.
- Collaborate with business leaders to develop and drive adherence to BPI standards.
- Schedule, facilitate, and participate in HNI Operations System Assessments and update supporting documents (manual, coaching guidelines, and lean leader matrix)
- Coordinate external consultants and manage kaizen event schedules
- Provide member development opportunities through coordination of external benchmarking visits, lean study tours, conferences, and virtual training.
- Communicate best practices within the organization, championing leverage across all business
- Travel: 50-75% is expected, mostly domestic, but could include Mexico
What You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management.
- Experience and training in Hoshin Kanri, with practical implementation in both commercial and operational environments.
What You’re Good At:
- Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and proven track record/performance
- Change management, lean leadership and RCI and problem-solving event participation
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Team leading/building with cross-functional teams
Proven performance in a transformation role - Effective presentation skills and ability to influence others
- Completion of Lean training or coursework focused on operational or commercial improvement; Green or Black Belt certification is preferred.
- Silver or Gold BPI certification preferred.