Factory Manager

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 At HNI Workplace Furnishings, we believe that great leadership is rooted in service, trust, and purpose. We're looking for a Factory Manager who shares this mindsetsomeone who thrives on empowering others, driving meaningful improvement, and creating an environment where every member feels valued. In this role, youll lead a dynamic and hardworking manufacturing team in Muscatine, Iowa , overseeing daily operations across 1st and 2nd shifts , and managing up to 90 dedicated team members . Your mission will be to deliver exceptional customer experiences by driving success in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) but just as importantly, to foster a member-first culture built on engagement, continuous growth, and shared success. This is more than a leadership positionit's an opportunity to help shape the future of a team, a plant, and a business. What You Will Do

• Champion daily factory operations, ensuring a safe, high-performing, and efficient environment.
• Inspire and coach your teamboth frontline leaders and hourly membersto unlock their full potential.
• Implement and sustain the Tiered Management System to drive visibility, accountability, and ownership at every level.
• Align production plans with demand forecasts and workforce strategies to optimize flow and reduce waste.
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing tools to drive smart, sustainable improvements.
• Lead change with confidence across diverse product flowscutting, milling, sewing, painting, and assemblyworking side-by-side with your team.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through 6S standards and robust incident investigation practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize and implement process improvements that move the business forward.
• Utilize performance tracking systems like ICM and QM to ensure visibility and progress against goals.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline by developing talent and fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
• Embrace servant leadershipleading from the floor, building trust, and making your team your first priority.

What You Have

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
• Proven success leading in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, motivate teams, and instill a culture of performance and pride.
• Comfort managing multiple shifts and a large hourly workforce with hands-on leadership.
• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skillsyou know how to inspire trust and action.
• A willingness to spend time on the production floor, staying connected to your team and the work.
• A focus on performance, accountability, and building long-term operational momentum.

If you're a servant leader whos motivated by people, purpose, and performance , and you're ready to help shape a high-impact manufacturing team wed love to connect with you .