Machining Group Lead

Why join us?

Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating environments where people want to be-spaces that stimulate creative and analytical thinking, strengthen organizational culture, and communicate trust to clients and visitors.

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, coordinate daily production activities to achieve departmental and organizational goals. Responsibilities include assigning tasks, ensuring production schedules are met, determining output requirements, and coordinating efforts with other departments. Train and assist operators with both new and existing products, troubleshoot issues with team members, and promote continuous improvement initiatives. Perform all duties with a strong focus on safety for oneself and others. Support the Work Team Leader in managing daily departmental operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate daily departmental activities for employees and temporary staff, including planning shifts, assigning tasks, and managing line staffing.

Communicate daily team and individual performance updates to the Work Team Leader and provide input on corrective actions when necessary.
Integrate new employees into the team by coordinating job assignments, safety training, quality training, and job-specific onboarding.
Influence team performance by gaining commitment, holding individuals accountable, and fostering collaboration.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with 5S principles and department safety guidelines.
Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to team, departmental, and plant-wide goals.
Provide back-up support to the Work Team Leader as needed.
Monitor individual safety practices and adherence to quality standards.
Participate in MillerKnoll Production System (MKPS) improvement initiatives within the current or other departments as appropriate.

Commit to meeting overtime requirements.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed 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

5 - 10 years of experience in a machine room environment, including CNC machining.

Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of various lumber species and experience using glue reels (preferred).
Competency in basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.
Proficiency in reading, understanding, and interpreting written and verbal instructions, policies, and work documentation in English.
Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to achieve goals.
Demonstrated adaptability to a constantly changing work environment.
Reliable attendance and a commitment to team success.
Flexibility to accept varying assignments and adjust working hours as business needs dictate.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism in both verbal and written interactions.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts in a team setting.
Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Proficiency with office software and communication tools currently in use.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

The following physical activities may occasionally be required:

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Eye/hand/foot coordination may also be required.

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.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. Geiger 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.

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 careers_help@millerknoll.com.