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About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
Why work at Gleason?
- Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
- Flexible scheduling
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Formal and informal Development opportunities.
Position Summary:
Manage daily activities in support of order processing, materials management and manufacturing of all products sold by GWR Tooling Products Group. Working together with tooling group management team, sets strategic targets in line with corporate objectives and define key measurements. Develop personnel and practices to meet said targets. Maintain departmental budgets. Participate in sales and operations forecasting. Lead continual improvement and change activities to support the above.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the manufacturing of products in compliance with company goals and objectives.
- Direct supervision of supervisors responsible for TP manufacturing departments.
- Analyze delivery issues (lateness) and provide solutions in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
- Improve the operational systems, processes and practices in support of standardization, cost reduction, lead time reduction in order to satisfy production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
- Maintain employee safety by creating safe working and efficient working environment.
- Investigate and analyze new manufacturing processes, where feasible.
- Develop a culture that embraces and supports continual improvement activities.
- Play a significant role in development of Strategic Planning, in support of corporate and Plant SD directives.
- Assist in development and manage metrics in support of productivity and quality improvement activities.
- Conduct regular reviews of manufacturing processes to identify waste and implement projects to focus on the elimination / minimization of these wastes (Value Stream Analysis).
- Lead 5S and CIT activities in the manufacturing areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The person in this role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
5 years manufacturing experience such as milling, turning, grinding, and lapping.
5 years in supervisory / management position in a manufacturing or office environment.
Understanding of high mix low volume manufacturing environment and challenges.
Strong abilities to develop growth strategies and manage change.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering
- 5 year(s) related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills:
- Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook
- Internet
- SAP modules: SD, PP, MM, VC
Travel Requirements:
- Negligible - Infrequent domestic and international travel may be required.
The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
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