Experienced Manufacturing Production Manager

The Gund • Amsterdam, NY

77d • $70,000

About The Position

The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our Amsterdam, NY manufacturing plant for an experienced Production Manager to Manage our Oil& Gas Value Stream! The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized insulation parts. With 12 facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager oversees the Order Fulfillment Process (from quoting through shipping and invoicing) for their assigned market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical field and four years of experience in management, or any similar combination of education and experience is required
• Minimum of two years of experience in the 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
• Some travel may be required for offsite training or customer site visits

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of all team members
• Mentor and advocate for career development for their team
• Work with the sales marketing team in support of customer development and retention
• Meet key metrics and financial goals set forth by the leadership team
• Direct and coordinate all production operations through team leads, production, and customer service personnel
• Manage assembly operations, machining operations, winding operations, processing, treating, packaging, and shipping
• Lead and influence people and teams (up to 10-15+ direct reports)
• Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Utilize excellent math skills
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Provide clear direction as a technically competent leader
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employee match (up to 6% of contributions)
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned - Shares are awarded each year based on profitability with no out-of-pocket investment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees