Operation Management Program

Job Description

Development Program- Operations Management 2027 | HNI Corporation

The Tone:
This is an Early Career Development Program located in Muscatine, IA, with new hires starting in January or June 2027. HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace, dedicated to enhancing the spaces where people live, work, and gather. As a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, HNI prides itself on fostering an environment of integrity, inclusion, and belonging. This two-year rotational program provides participants with cross-functional opportunities to build foundational skills in operations management, make meaningful contributions, and exceed customer expectations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Muscatine, IA

• Mission: To develop foundational operations management skills through a cross-functional rotational program, preparing individuals to lead and drive continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Leadership: Provide leadership to department members to achieve daily customer satisfaction by delivering safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture goals.
• Coordination: Coordinate with support groups on all aspects of capacity, including the flow of materials, layout of the work area, and operational readiness of equipment and processes.
• Organizational Engagement: Participate in activities as appropriate to ensure the success of the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Support Continuous Improvement initiatives by participating in and enabling direct reports to participate in Rapid Continuous Improvement Events, project teams, and focus groups.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Organizational/Business Management, or an applicable discipline. Entry-Level.
• Experience: Previous related experience working in lean manufacturing is strongly preferred/desired.
• Skills: Thrives on problem-solving, strong leadership characteristics, ability to work in a cross-functional team environment, strong communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Bonus: Minimum 2.8 GPA and high academic achievement in education pursuits.