Upholstery Group Lead

Why join us?

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.
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 Geiger 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 Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide guidance to upholsters so that parts and/or products are manufactured according to standardized work.
Coordinate day-to-day department operation activities for employees and temporaries, including shift work planning, line staffing and making job assignments.
Coordinate the integration of new employees into the team to include making job assignments, job training, safety and quality training, etc.
Commits to meeting overtime requirements.
Communicate daily team and individual performance information to the work team leader; may recommend disciplinary action.
Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
Inspect parts during the upholstery process to assure compliance to established quality criteria.
Knows and practices corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines.
Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5s and department safety guidelines.
Maintains flexibility to meet team, department, and plant goals.
May provide back-up support for Work Team Leader.
Monitor safety practices and quality initiatives of individuals.
Participates in improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.
Provides feedback when applicable to other departments and management on improvements to the process.
Understands and practices quality requirements according to specified quality criteria.
Upholsters any and all of the products in the Geiger catalogue.
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
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
15 + years of experience in upholstery
3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
 
Skills and Abilities
Must have advanced upholstery skills with the ability to do all styles of upholstery.
Competent in basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting.
Ability to read, understand, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc., which are written in the English language.
Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
Demonstrated commitment to team success through reliable attendance.
Flexibility to work assignments and possible hours as business needs require.
Proficient in upholstery techniques.
Ability to express ideas verbally and written effectively with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated professionalism.
Demonstrated success in some type of leadership role.
Proven ability to resolve conflict in a team environment.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the office environment.
 
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.

Ability to bend, twist, and stand for periods of up to 10 or 12 hours.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll 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  [email protected].