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Engineering Tech - Material Flow - Hwy 61 - 1st Shift

HNI Corporation
United States, Iowa, Muscatine
Oct 23, 2026
Description Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings Success Profile The success profile describes performance objectives a person taking the job needs to do to be successful. It doesn't describe skills or traits like a traditional job description, but rather what the person needs to accomplish with their skills and traits. This can be used as the foundations for the member's performance goals and development plans. Material Flow Engineering Tech - Material Flow Factory Purpose: Support Material Flow team with day-to-day inventory control responsibilities providing quick resolution to inventory issues, long-term sustainment of critical processes and alignment within our Integrated Supply Chain team. 1. Define major performance objectives/goals and supporting actions/tasks for each objective: Become the subject matter expert for Inventory Control Assist in managing SOP within our Inventory tasks Train areas on best practices Understand gaps in Inventory processes and opportunities/risks New material implementation and communication Problem Solving and Resolution Collaborate with production areas on positive inventory issues to resolve Investigate, mitigate, and resolve material outages Investigate and track negative inventory constraints and re-occurrence Continuous Improvement Projects Develop, update, and improve material storage/management throughout the facility Assist Engineers in identifying and resolving production area material delivery issues Identify obsolete material for potential disposal/review 2. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Perform critical inventory audits in each zone of the Material Flow team Investigate inventory discrepancies via Negative Inventory Tracker and Oracle through resolution Complete, lead Cycle Count process throughout Material Flow Update Material Flow Catalog as needed Assist Material Flow team with daily tasks as needed 3. Team Structure: Effectively work alongside Working Zone Leaders, Group Leaders, production teams, and accounting Report to Factory Manager 4. Improvement Opportunities: (Existing challenges likely to be encountered by the member) Continuous review of current Inventory controls and opportunities for improvements. Understanding of material lead times and effects related to inventory storage Improve consistency of inventory tasks throughout facility (cycle count, scrap, misc. adj.) Strategy in place may continue to shape the responsibilities and tasks of this role throughout the year. 5. Critical Competencies: Problem Solving & Decision Making Strong attention to detail Computer/Oracle application literacy Continuous improvement mindset Page 1 of 1 HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.