Production Manager (Value Stream Manager)

Description

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Value Stream Manager to join our team! We're a growing company with strong opportunities for advancement, offering a challenging leadership role where you'll drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and support continuous improvement across the value stream. If you're passionate about developing people, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Shift: 1st ShiftAnnual Starting Salary: $84,678.36-$110,087.43Plant/Work Location: 200 Wallins Corners, Amsterdam, NY 12010

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a Value Stream Manager to join our team.

Key Responsibilities Production Manager (Value Stream Manager)

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager oversees the Order Fulfillment Process (from quoting through shipping and invoicing) for their assigned market.

• Responsible for the development and performance of the plant personnel that work in their value stream.
• Responsible for the direction and coordination of all production operations through team leads, production, and customer service personnel.
• Manage assembly operations, machining operations, processing, treating, packaging, and shipping.
• Ability to lead and influence people and teams (up to 10-15 direct reports).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent math skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technically competent and able to provide clear direction.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical field and four years of experience in management, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the manufacturing industry is required.
• Knowledge of Quality Concepts (i.e., SPC, TQM, JIT) and Quality Systems (i.e., ISO 9000, Six Sigma, Zero Defects) is preferred.
  
  
  

Work Environment Production Manager (Value Stream Manager)

• Not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions.
• Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.
• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles, may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employe match (up to 6% of contributions)
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned - Shares are awarded each year based on profitability with no out-of-pocket investment.
  
  
  

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!

Reasonable accommodation for the Value Stream Manager position may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Production Manager (Value Stream Manager) position.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Salary Description

$84,678.36-$110,087.43