Material Handler - NPDC/Lead 1st shift

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
 
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. 
 
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

This position is responsible for overseeing team members under general direction from their coach. Their duties vary outside of their current roles, such as coordinating work schedules, cross training, trouble shooting, and other responsibilities directed from management.

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinates team members with objectives/task for the shift in assigned area. • Effectively communicate clear instructions, process, and information to team members. • Monitor and report progress to coach of day-to-day operations. • Create and distribute reports to update the company on the team’s progress. • Reassign team members as needed to balance workflow. • Cross trains team members. • Resolve minor work issues affecting current production. • Monitor and ensures quality of products/processes conform to LZB specifications/standards. • Conduct audits as needed. • Works on or completes additional tasks as assigned by supervisor. • Monitor and ensure team members are performing their responsibilities according to the training. • Provide support and mentoring for new and current team members while training. • Highly effective in in house production systems and Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) • Demonstrates teamwork and motivation. • Excellent organizational skills • Ensure the maintenance of clean and organized work areas. • Follow health and safety standards and provides safety guidance to the team. • Perform other tasks as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the above duties. • Basic reading, writing, and math skills. • Ability to communicate effectively. • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. • Basic computer skills • Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, prints, graphs, procedure manuals, etc. • Achieve performance standards. • Excellent attendance; 2 points or less. PREFERRED REQURMENTS: • Bilingual SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports, occasionally assisting in a lead capacity. OUR PURPOSE: We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we serve. When people are comfortable, they are free to be themselves; to be fearless. When people are comfortable, they put others at ease and are more welcoming to different people and perspectives. When people are comfortable, they collaborate in meaningful ways. Being comfortable brings out the best in us. We believe in the transformational power of comfort OUR VALUES: Courage – We aren’t afraid to try something new • We are results oriented and can-do hard things. • We do what is right. • We challenge the status quo. Curiosity – We are relentless in our mission to understand our business and consumers • We ask questions and explore every opportunity. • We embrace change. • We test and learn. Compassion – We honor our almost 100-year legacy that was built on family • We lead with empathy in support of each other, our consumers and our communities. • We foster an inclusive environment. • We believe in positive intent. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.