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Job Title


Distribution Team Lead


Company : HNI Corporation


Location : Tiffin, IA


Created : 2026-03-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others, upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.     What We Need:     We are looking for a Distribution Team Lead to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings team in Iowa City, Iowa! This position requires a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of logistics in a distribution center setting along with forklift, clamp truck, and inventory scanning experience. This position provides daily leadership in one or more work areas on a shift through guidance from upper-level supervisors.     Shift: 1stWhat You Will Do:     Coordinates, provides leadership and reviews work of assigned members. Read and follow schedules in order to determine needed product while adhering to all quality standards and safety rules. Leads workers to maintain a work pace that supports goals. Plans and schedules for maintenance and service of assigned equipment. Acts as liaison with other departments, units, or organizations. Prepares reports (MDI, Pareto, safety, etc.) concerning activities of assigned departments. Follow standard work for all positions performed; suggest and document improvements to standard work. Work with support team (Distribution Center Manager, MCR, Quality members and Factory Manager) to address issues or concerns. Maintain daily metric boards (6S, productivity, quality, etc) for area. Support training of new members Communicate daily targets and lead daily area meetings Lead safety/quality executive walks Apply organizational policies and assures adherence to departmental, plant and organizational procedures. Recommend and implement changes in methods and/or procedures. What You Have:         3+ years of lead experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment Operating Forklifts Operating Clamp Trucks Inventory Scanning