Gemstar Operations Manager

Gemini, Inc. • Cannon Falls, MN

6d • $107,000 - $134,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gemstar is looking for a strategic manufacturing operations and engineering leader with a proven track record of driving profitability, developing strong leadership, shaping effective business strategies, and excelling problem-solving discipline across multiple plants or product lines to join the team at our location in Cannon Falls, MN! The ideal candidate is highly organized and able to perform multiple tasks while balancing priorities with a sense of urgency, has a proven record in managing operations, and is both customer and employee centric. Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customer’s unique products to life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering/leadership experience and a proven track record of success.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including direct responsibility for producing engineered-to-order or build-to-print OEM components in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership, coaching, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with a working knowledge of budgets, financial statements, and capital planning.
• Exceptional Problem Solving with a Lean and Continuous Improvement acumen.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, inventory control, and project management applications.
• Proven Sales and operations planning (S&OP)—aligning forecasts, capacity, labor, materials, and customer demand
• Strong Manufacturing data analysis—using dashboards and KPIs to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, yield, scrap, and efficiency

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of operations and engineering professionals to achieve operational excellence.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and develop team members for their professional development and to support business needs.
• Provide technical direction to engineering and quality teams, ensuring efficient development and implementation of processes.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold teams accountable for results.
• Provide leadership regarding employee relations through clear expectation, coaching, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales, to meet timelines and cost targets.
• Promote adherence to ISO standards and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Effectively manage KPI’s, TTI’s, and P&L performance.
• Analyze financial reports and key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement cost-effective strategies to optimize financial outcomes in areas such as material and labor.
• Drive initiatives to enhance profitability without compromising on quality and safety standards.
• Actively collaborate and adapt to changes with value steam partners, having the best interest of the value steam over plant performance
• Proactively identify and address operational challenges to ensure smooth production.
• Implement effective problem-solving methodologies to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and troubleshoot complex manufacturing problems.
• Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance overall efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management to align plant operations with overall business strategy.
• Operate with a sense of urgency to influence and adapt to business needs.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and expansion within the plant's scope.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Must be willing to consistently assist employees on the shop floor 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
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager