New Product Development Manager jobs in Waterloo, IA

• Collaborate enthusiastically with a team of supply chain and production professionals to achieve operational excellence.
• Employ innovative approaches, leveraging diverse data sources to optimize scheduling, prioritize loads, and streamline workflow.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancement and drive impactful improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate a keen sense of urgency and independent judgment to analyze situations and craft actionable recommendations.
• Engage warmly in conference calls with dealers and installers to swiftly resolve installation and product inquiries.
• Exercise diligent oversight, escalating product inquiries to external department support as appropriate.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply chain or other related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dynamic supply chain, inventory, or materials-focused capacity.
• Profound knowledge of Supply Chain systems and a strong grasp of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, fostering collaborative relationships and effective teamwork.
• Proficient time management and multitasking skills, guaranteeing smooth coordination of tasks.
• A proven track record of mentoring and coaching team members to achieve their full potential.
• A passion for taking ownership of challenges and driving innovative solutions.
• Preferred ability to interpret prints, 2D and 3D design drawings, showcasing a deep understanding of product intricacies.
• Established connections within the HNI network are advantageous.

About the Company:
HNI Corporation