COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.

POSITION PROFILE

Assists Continuous Improvement Manager in creating and fostering a culture of change, constant improvement and a drive for excellence at Knoll.  Help facilitate individuals and teams by implementing change and improvements to processes throughout the organization.  Trains other associates on the continuous improvement tools.  Assures the highest quality and least costly manufacturing processes are put in place when improvements are made.  Assist with the follow-up and closing out of events and improvement projects in a timely manner.

Required Skills

• Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
• Demonstrated ability to implement lean concepts
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time within budget and with desired results
• Lead, train, coach and mentor employees in "lean" concepts, ideas, implementation, and follow-up
• Facilitate/lead teams in developing improved process improvements through kaizen events
• Applies engineering techniques to determine the best design to minimize labor, material and overhead cost of projects
• Ability to participate lean activities utilizing the DMAIC process
• Ability to participate in kaizen events or improvement projects as assigned by manager

Required Experience

• Attending school for Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Powerpoint)
• Working knowledge of Excel VisualBasic (VBA) or comparable programming experience

Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruiting@knoll.com.

• Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
• Demonstrated ability to implement lean concepts
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time within budget and with desired results
• Lead, train, coach and mentor employees in "lean" concepts, ideas, implementation, and follow-up
• Facilitate/lead teams in developing improved process improvements through kaizen events
• Applies engineering techniques to determine the best design to minimize labor, material and overhead cost of projects
• Ability to participate lean activities utilizing the DMAIC process
• Ability to participate in kaizen events or improvement projects as assigned by manager