We are seeking a Team Lead for our 2nd shift at Gemstar!

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 more than 55 years.  

Purpose Statement

To support the goals and vision of Gemstar Manufacturing by leading front line product line operations with responsibilities for safety, quality, delivery, cost, member development, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

Acts as a resource for assigned departments/areas by providing employee support, work direction, training, recruiting support and employee development opportunities for all reports. Consistently flexes and provides leadership to meeting the company’s needs. Acts as back up in areas of the plant or area of responsibility.

• Reviews and coordinates daily production requirements including safety, quality, delivery and cost with department/s, other leads, and supervisor. Leads team to ensure daily requirements are completed to deliver an outstanding product to Gemini customers.
• Coordinates staffing and scheduling for assigned department(s). Assists in determining need for overtime. Schedules vacations for employees.
• Completes a variety of production records and reports as may be required of the department.
• Develops and supports our culture of trust, respect and empowerment in all employees.         
• Provides leadership to personnel to effectively utilize the talents, experience and training of department resources.
• Trains new employees and works with them to develop skills and job proficiency. Trains employees on approved standard procedures
• Champions’ Lean improvements through the building. Fosters a department culture to empower and engage team mates to make improvements to areas as needed. May work with outside vendors and attend trainings and trade shows to increase knowledge. 
• Observes and evaluates work performed by employees to ensure that individual and teamwork performance is acceptable by standards set by the company. Coaches employees on strengths and areas for improvements. Assists employees with development areas. 
• Assists in the appraisal of performance of department personnel and may make recommendations to ensure that each employee is properly compensated for work performed in accordance with established policy.
• Works with sales and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Works on professional development with supervisor to continue to grow and learn.
• Utilizes ISO standards and Gemstar’s quality management system to drive business results. 
• Utilizes Gemstar systems including; Job Boss, Unipoint, and Dozuki. 
• May perform other reasonably similar lead duties as assigned.  

 Qualifications - Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Familiar with problem solving tools. 
• Ability to influence and adapt to continuous improvement driven changes.
• Has the skills to fill in or back up in areas of responsibility.

Qualifications – Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience leading projects intended to engage and empower team members. 
• 3 or more years’ experience in production environment preferred.
• Experience with Job Boss, Unipoint and Dozuki preferred. 
• Technical understanding of processes in the scope of the lead position preferred. 

All team members that work on our 2nd Shift, receive a 10% shift differential.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave)
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Financial Compensation
• Profit Sharing Plan 
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Opportunity for Regular Pay Increases
• Productivity Cash Bonus
• Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision/Life)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.  

 Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; hr.dept@geminisignproducts.com or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.