Engineering and Operations Leadership Development Program

About the role

Gemini is seeking Engineering & Operations Development Associates to join our team in Taylor, TX and Decorah, IA. The Engineering & Operations Leadership Development Program is a three-year rotational program designed to build future leaders in engineering and operations.

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 initiatives
• 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
• 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)
• Lead daily shift meetings and role model problem solving on the plant floor
• Coordinate capacity planning and scheduling
• Influence 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
• Champion a LEAN/Continuous Improvement culture

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

Skills

• 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

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

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. 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: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 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. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.