Gemstar Operations Manager

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Full Time Cannon Falls, MN, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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®, Robo Rack®, Sentinel®, and Versa Pro®. For more information, visit  .

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

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.

Wage Range: USD $ - $ per Year
Location:Cannon Falls, MN
Type: Full Time – On-site
Schedule: 5/8 hour days (Monday through Friday)
Travel: 10% or less

A day in the life of an Operations Manager at Gemstar includes:

Leadership:

• 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

P&L Responsibility:

• 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

Problem Solving:

• 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.

Business Strategy:

• 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 andadapt to business needs.
• Identify opportunities for…