Gemini Inc Hiring for Continuous Improvement Manager – Gemini/Gemstar at Decorah, IA  Full Time

Would you like to become part of a company leading in its field of work? Do you value a family setting where individuals are heard and further developed toward their personal and professional goals? Here at Gemini, 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: Teamwork, Respect, Honesty, Curiosity, Stability, Stewardship, Customer Focus, and Diversity.

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees for 60 years.

Purpose Statement

To support the goals and vision of Gemini Inc.by executing the strategy and vision for Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives throughout our corporate support & sales offices as well as our manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement; ensure employee engagement in all improvement initiatives.
• Teach foundational Lean principles to help employees recognize and eliminate waste.
• Support manufacturing and business support teams by facilitating Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction to Lean Coordinators and others involved in Lean Improvements.
• Develop and maintain Gemini Lean training and support materials.
• Keep a current Lean Activities Calendar
• Identify, prioritize, and implement productivity improvements to support operational priorities – Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Containment.
• Drive the development and implementation of standard work.
• Continuously gain knowledge of our manufacturing and business system networks and leverage to bring new innovative, cost-effective ideas to the broader organization.

Skills and Abilities

• Lean experience and demonstrated mastery of the basic Lean techniques such as 5S, VSM and Kaizen Facilitation.
• Strong team player – able to motivate, engage and influence employees at all levels.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Available to travel to support remote locations.
• Project management including establishing and maintaining project timelines with minimum direct supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Qualifications – Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience with problem solving, change management and Lean manufacturing techniques.
• 2+ years’ experience training and applying Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Visual Controls, kan-bans, Andon, Value Stream Mapping, Gemba Walks, Standard Work, etc. is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• 2+ years project management experience.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Must be able to work repetitively with hands.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 23 pounds frequently and 50 pounds some of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive financial compensation
• Profit Sharing Plan (historically averages 10% of base salary)
• Productivity Cash Bonus
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Full Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave)
• Use of company owned resort on Big Round Lake in Hayward, WI

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.