Production Supervisor

To support the goals and vision of Gemini Incorporated by directing and managing product line operations with responsibilities for safety, quality, delivery, cost, member development, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fosters an environment that reflects Gemini's Core Values of Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Diversity, Respect, Stability, and Stewardship
• Manages and leads Key plant initiatives including but not limited to Lean /Visual Measures for production control and support-Full Cross training of all production employees including rotational coverage- Kanban deployment for all materials. Daily Gemba walks and kick off meetings
• Manages implementation of strategy in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures
• Manages material requirements through Kanban to ensure reliable material availability.
• Manages policy and strategy deployment in areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost/lean manufacturing, customer satisfaction, and employee relations. Ensuring accountability to individual / Team performance expectations and behaviors.
• Actively participate in and promote a Continuous Improvement culture within the plant - including the utilization of problem-solving tools to address issues identified by visual cues / KPI's - team mates or customers
• Review plant performance against operating plans and forecasts in order to meet required customer service levels. Including the use and development of capacity models
• Provides leadership regarding employee relations and development through effective communications, coaching, training - cross training and development. Including the development of actions plans resulting from yearly feedback meetings.
• Actively develops people to take on greater responsibility - including completing yearly performance reviews and informal midyear reviews
• Support new employee orientation and develop a culture that welcomes new employees.
• Effectively manage capital investments, operating expenses, staffing and wages.
• Manages the smooth introduction of new products to manufacturing.
• Maintain plant equipment; partner with maintenance to replace or make adjustments to existing equipment.
• Pursue and support a culture that values diversity.
• Drive discipline regarding shop floor organization and cleanliness through 5S deployment - including timely 5S audits of work areas.
• Models and provides leadership regarding safety and environmental rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Supports the production process by working hands-on and backfilling where necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong demonstration of value stream management and collaboration skillset.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Strong project management skills with accountability to deadlines and deliverables
• Strong adherence to policy and policy deployment
• Must be highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks and priorities.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Knowledge of production scheduling practices.
• Proven ability to lead- effectively manage formal / informal meetings creating effective action plans with follow up/ accountability
• Must have strong computer skills, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control and project management applications.
• Ability to Proactively influence and adapt to continuous improvement driven change within the plant.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications - Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, business or related field and minimum of 2 years' experience in operations, production leadership, maintenance or related experience preferred OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with demonstrated successful performance totaling 10 or more years.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Must be willing to consistently assist employees on the shop floor in order to build teamwork, participate in continuous improvement events, and meet production schedules.

Benefits:

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us:

• As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship.
• We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
• Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email;hr.dept@geminisignproducts.comor call(507) 263-3957and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.
• Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.