Gemstar Production Supervisor

Company Overview

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com .

Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage.

Gemstar is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The schedule for this position is 5/8 hour days supporting our day shift operations (Mon - Fri) . The position is responsible for directing and managing product line operations with responsibilities for safety, quality, delivery, cost, member development, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

A day in the life of a Production Supervisor at Gemstar includes:

• Fostering an environment that reflects Gemini’s Core Values of Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Diversity, Respect, Stability, and Stewardship
• Managing and leading 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
• Actively participating in and promoting 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
• Managing material requirements through Kanban to ensure reliable material availability.
• Responsibilities for 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.
• Providing 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
• Supporting new employee orientation and develop a culture that welcomes new employees.
• Effectively managing capital investments, operating expenses, staffing and wages.
• Manages the smooth introduction of new products to manufacturing and maintaining 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

• 2+ years being responsible for leading people in a manufacturing environment
• 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.
• Able to interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements using engineering software
• 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.
• Preferred experience in rotational molding and plastic manufacturing

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; ... or call ... and 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.