Value Stream/Production Manager - Amsterdam, NY

The Gund Company is searching for our next successful Value Stream / Production Manager

Location : Amsterdam, NY

Starting annual starting salary : $82,000

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities.

We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company : Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager (VSM) oversees the Order Fulfillment Process (from quoting through shipping and invoicing) for their assigned market.

The VSM is also responsible for the development and performance of the plant personnel that work in their value stream. Responsible for the direction and coordination of all production operations in their respective facility through subordinate supervisors and / or team leads.

Subordinate functions include but are not limited to all of the following; assembly operations, machining operations, processing, treating, packaging and shipping.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Oversee, monitor, and establish continuous improvement for the day to day manufacturing process :
• Achieve manufacturing goals for quality, delivery reliability, order fill time, inventory, utilization, and efficiency
• Lead kaizens and train direct reports to lead kaizens to solve business problems
• Implement visual management systems to facilitate the order fulfillment process and manage the value stream.
• Participate in root cause analysis of customer returns and complaints and resolve backorders in a timely manner
• Drive and maximize production throughput in a manner that meets customer specifications and company profitability goals
• Ensure the availability of necessary resources including personnel, tooling, equipment, facilities, programming and raw material
• Lead the NCM process to reduce rework and eliminate customer complaints
• Work with the plant leadership team to eliminate waste throughout the order fulfillment process
• Participate in the gross profit review process to eliminate money losing jobs and insure continuous improvement of the estimating process
• Develop and implement budget for the assigned value stream and monitor costs to budget
• Provide continuous feedback, both in recognition of achievements and areas of improvement; and utilize the IDP process to help team members meet their developmental goals
• Engage in proactive conflict resolution and collaboration through courageous conversations
• Assist and oversee all hiring, promotions, recognition, discipline, and performance management within assigned value stream

Qualifications and Competencies

• Ability to lead and influence people and teams
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Very good math skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Technically competent and able to provide clear direction.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in technical field and four years of experience in management , or any similar combination of education and experience is required .
• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing industry is required .
• Knowledge of Quality Concepts (i.e. SPC, TQM, JIT) and Quality Systems (i.e. ISO 9000, Six Sigma, Zero Defects) is preferred .

Work Environment

The work environment is a combination of office, manufacturing and warehouse.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company's success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).

Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company's financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings.

There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy :

• A safe and healthy work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) -shares are awarded annually
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EEO Statement : It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Key words : Production, Production Manager, Generator, Power, Value Stream,

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Last Revised : 10 / 24 / 23

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