Job Description

Founded in 1958, Gemline is an award-winning, design-centric supplier dedicated to supporting community by providing high-quality branded products to the promotional products industry. Exemplified in our purpose statement of 'We Promote Community,' Gemline prioritizes building connections in everything we do.

Ranked as the 12th largest industry supplier and 5th largest hard goods supplier by the Advertising Specialty Institute, Gemline offers a diverse range of gourmet food and lifestyle gifts, electronics, bags, coolers, drinkware, stationery and writing instruments. In addition to its strong portfolio of house brands and Gemline-branded products, our product lineup includes renowned retail brands such as Anker, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Igloo®, MiiR®, New Balance®, Osprey®, Moleskine®, Samsonite®, Sharpie® and more.

Gemline is committed to making a positive impact both locally and globally. To learn more about Gemline, visit www.gemline.com.

We are looking for a Production Manager I, Manufacturing - 3^rd Shift

Accountability Objective:

Direct several manufacturing teams in their efforts to continuously improve through the application of Lean concepts. Reporting to the Production Manager III, this role will drive quality, productivity and safety that consistently exceed customer and Company expectations. Must have a strong record of process improvement accomplishments through team engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement:

• Drive improvements in production processes using defined lean and continuous improvement methods.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Activities, including the Idea Generation System.

Performance Accountability:

• Accountable for ensuring production goals are achieved, identify barriers when not achieved, and drive efforts to exceed targets.

Training and Development:

• Deliver flex-training to associates and measure to provide performance results for fluid feedback.
• Oversee training of production personnel to develop their technical capabilities and increase productivity levels.
• Coach, develop, and mentor staff through effective use of continuous feedback and open communication and ensure that all direct reports are properly trained in their necessary duties and suggest training to improve required job skills.

Policy Adherence and Oversight:

• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to and enforced by department supervisors and team leaders.
• Oversee and accept responsibility and accountability for production-related activities, departments, and associates.

Safety and Communication:

• Maintain a safe environment.
• Provide clear communication of issues to alternate shift leadership.
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.

Cost Management:

• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced cost of manufacturing operations.

Team Motivation and Support:

• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to Manufacturing staff.

Requirements/Qualifications:

· Ability to work 3^rd shift

· 1 years’ prior experience in Manufacturing, Fulfillment leadership or related field.

· Demonstrated knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement.

· Influential collaborator who builds highly productive and respectful relationships across all levels of the organization as well with external partners.

· Proven leader with deep understanding of manufacturing operations and a track record of achieving business objectives.

· Ability to develop creative, executable ideas and strategies.

· Must be able to work in fast-paced environment and be able to balance multiple priorities.

· Proficient with Microsoft office experience as well as ERP/Warehouse Management System Experience.

· Flexible to meet customer’s needs / training.

• Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lawrence, MA 01843 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lawrence, MA 01843: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person