Engineering and Operations Leadership Development Program

Summary: Gemini, Inc. is a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, looking for eager Engineering & Operations Development Associates to join their team. This structured three-year rotational program is designed to build future leaders in engineering and operations, providing hands-on experience across key business functions. Responsibilities: - Perform work in an engineering capacity at a Gemini production plant location (Continuous Improvement, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering type role) - Gain a deep understanding of production flow, bottlenecks, and labor utilization - Support daily production by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvement initiative - Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process issues with the production team - Work closely with operations leaders to understand shop floor realities and engineering’s role - Apply lean manufacturing techniques and time/motion studies in real-world settings to drive efficiencies - Gain exposure to cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Maintenance, Customer Experience) Contribute to capital project planning and execution to support Gemini’s operations, team members, and customer base - Reduce costs (VAVE – Value Analysis/Value Engineering) by identifying opportunities without affecting the overall quality and performance - Perform work in a production leadership capacity (Production Supervisor or similar) - Directly lead a team of hourly team members across one or more production plants - Share responsibility for SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) with the Plant Manager - Lead daily shift meetings and role model problem solving on the plant floor - Coordinate capacity planning and scheduling - Start influencing capital equipment and layout decisions - Drive safety culture by conducting audits, incident reviews, and training - Lead Continuous improvement Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement initiatives to drive productivity and efficiency gains - Perform work in a higher-level production leadership capacity (Associate Plant Manager or similar) - Manage performance across multiple production lines, departments, or functional areas - Develop and execute plans to improve plant performance across KPIs - Lead plant-wide initiatives in cost reduction, process optimization, safety, and/or talent development - Coach and develop supervisors and team leads, as well as production team members - Participate in long-range planning, capital budgeting, and labor utilization - P&L management in partnership with existing leadership - Greater exposure to Gemini’s customers and cross-functional partners to drive cross-functional alignment - Champion a LEAN/Continuous Improvement culture Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with high academic performance in business administration, mechanical or industrial engineering, or related field - Internship/Co-op Experience in engineering or operations is highly valued - Strong Interest in Engineering and Operations Leadership - 0-3 years of professional experience in engineering, operations, or related roles - Leadership Experience: Experience in leading teams, projects, or student organizations - Competitive, Passionate and Driven - Self-starter with the ability to set and juggle priorities - Highly collaborative, with ability to effectively work with people across the organization - Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. High level of technical aptitude - Maintains high personal standards of conduct, has high interpersonal relationship integrity, and consistently does what they say they are going to do, when they say they are going to do it - Consistently produces results that meet goals, have high work standards, and understands the business environment and processes - Demonstrates excellent communication skills through active listening, presentation abilities and effective verbal and written skills Required Skills: Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Time and Motion Studies, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Production Supervision, Capacity Planning, Scheduling, Safety Audits, Kaizen Events, Process Optimization, Talent Development, P&L Management, Capital Budgeting, Labor Utilization Benefits: $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!), 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing, Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick), Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI, Tuition Reimbursement Program