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Branch Manager - A Background in the Big Box Industry is Essential63844248166659120

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Branch Manager - A Background in the Big Box Industry is Essential

Branch Manager - A Background in the Big Box Industry is Essential! Location: Andover, Massachusetts Compensation: $90K plus benefits. Position Summary: Ensure efficient operation of the Branch to ensure customer satisfaction and projected bottom line profit. Manages personnel issues and supervision. Maintains a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient customer service. Maintains company standards by ensuring employees are aware of expectations, are properly trained and are held accountable for their actions. Essential Functions: General operations of the Branch. Develops strong business relationships with customers by maintaining open communication with customers, and by quickly and effectively resolving problems Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures including but not limited to safety (HACCP, OSHA) personnel, security, pest control and shrink control. Reviews financial and operational reports and takes necessary actions based on report results. Directs subordinates to ensure timely and accurate management of all warehouse operations including safety, sanitation, shelf labels, inventory, merchandising, receiving, stocking, stacking position, order pulling, shipping and in store customer service. Defines the service standards and the operational mission of the branch, communicates it to the employees and monitors activities in order to meet the goals of the branch. Maximizes all sales opportunities by ensuring high levels of customer service by ensuring proper scheduling of the workforce while meeting budgetary guidelines. Manages selection, annual performance appraisals and professional development of all Management level personnel. Directly supervises and manages department managers. Coaches managers on employee relation issues such as new hires, transfers, promotions, demotions and any disciplinary action including termination. Maintains communication with the Corporate Offices to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations. Reviews inventory on a regular basis to ensure that the inventory is correct and the products are in-house Completes and processes necessary reports and paperwork accurately and timely. Other Responsibilities: Assumes special projects and responsibilities as required. Education, Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required), Minimum 4 years management experience in food service or grocery distribution in a supermarket, club warehouse, big box or mass merchandising environment. Background in P&L, Inventory control, merchandising, hiring / training staff, front end, merchandising, cash control, payroll, security / loss prevention mandatory. Strong leadership skills, capable of running a high volume warehouse operation. Must have excellent communication, organizational and people management / training skills and be extremely customer service oriented. Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation. Must have backing in big box, food service, or food retail. Work Environment: For the most part the ambient temperature will be moderate, there are areas that are cold such as the Freezer and hot such as the Damages area. The work is mostly performed standing/walking – must be able to stand/walk for up to 4 hours without a break. Physical labor is infrequent but there may be times when merchandise may need to be moved or an area cleaned. There will be industrial vehicles (forklifts, Hilo) moving material throughout the warehouse. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development

Andover, MA, USA

$90,000/year

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Weld Lead (2nd Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY The department lead will function as a working technical resource in the assigned department and will have some supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Weld preparation, welding, fabrication and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to engineering drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. Use of various types of precision measuring instruments. Assist department manager with coordination, management and monitoring of production schedules and production performance. Assist with certification training and documentation review. Troubleshoot technical challenges identified by department personnel. Assists engineers with process development for new products and process improvement for existing products. Assists engineers with design and review of welding fixtures and tooling as required for new jobs. Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities. Works along with other manufacturing departments, quality control, and engineering to solve problems with fabrications, prints, routers and/or work instructions. Other duties as assigned by the area supervisor. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors. Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals. Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES At least ten years of related experience required. High school diploma or GED required. Ability to obtain welding certifications required per GSM and customer procedures. Able to interpret engineering drawings, including weld symbology. Knowledge of wire and filler material applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials. Working knowledge of fixturing and weld setup parameters. Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments. Expert level knowledge of military specification and AWS specifications. Can create tight tolerance weldments and straighten as required. Can safely operate various hand tools, saws, grinders, and overhead cranes. Understands all internal weld procedures and welding-related operational procedures. Strong leadership skills. Excellent human interaction skills Expert in all weld process used by GSM (GTA, GMA & SMA). Nondestructive Testing (NDT) knowledge preferred. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment. Benefits Paid time off Floating holidays Paid holidays 401(k) 401(k) company matching Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid) Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Competitive health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Referral program

Manchester, NH, USA

Negotiable Salary

Manufacturing Manager (2nd Shift)63393546214915122

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Manufacturing Manager (2nd Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in an industrial organization by performing the essential functions and responsibilities personally or through subordinate supervisors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises the manufacturing department and its employees. Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates. Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards. Trains employees, addresses employee complaints, and resolves problems. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors. Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals. Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations. Requirements Two-year certificate from college, technical school, or military training, eight years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of MS Office and Windows based computer programs; ERP/MRP based company-wide sales order administrative systems. Able to measure performance to goals and standards. Able to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Able to communicate effectively. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Benefits Paid time off Floating holidays Paid holidays 401(k) 401(k) company matching Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid) Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Competitive health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Referral program

Manchester, NH, USA

Negotiable Salary

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Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY Manage a small team of Engineers, consisting of Project, Manufacturing, Weld and Electrical Engineers to move projects from receipt of RFQ through shipment to the customer. Responsibilities include the development of the engineering plan, management of procedures, creation of standard work, management of resources to meet on time delivery while assuring compliance and maintaining cost targets per the content of the contract. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and develop engineering team members. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations. Coordinate training and development plans for technical staff. Manage engineering support for customer projects from RFQ through production handoff. Support cost estimation and quoting activities with technical input. Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), cost-effectiveness. Oversee the development, optimization, and documentation of manufacturing processes. Coordinate resources and job assignments to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to project schedules. Interface with customers to provide information on current projects. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Production, and Program Management to ensure timely and efficient project execution. Coordinate tooling, fixtures, and production line setup in collaboration with operations. Demonstrate ownership of engineering documentation, including BOMs, work instructions, process flows, and test protocols. Maintain working knowledge of new technologies to improve operations and engineering processes. Demonstrate accountability for creating a safe, professional and clean environment. Track and report on engineering KPIs (OTD, project milestones, Non-conformance RCCA). Provide regular updates for executive leadership and customer stakeholders. General Responsibilities: Process Improvement: Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance. Leadership Skills: Your leadership is expected to make it easier for employees to make quality products and make it easier for customers to do business with GSM. Professional Conduct: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors. Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals. Ethics and Compliance: Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Requirements QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering discipline or equivalent experience. 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in contract manufacturing. 3+ years in a leadership or management role with direct reports. Knowledge of manufacturing methods, military specifications, and documentation systems is required. Experience in project management responsibilities. Experience in defense related job fabrication and welding environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC machining, Painting, Fabrication, NDT and Welding. Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling and drawings). Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action. Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI). Experience with ERP/MRP systems. Experience with inspections tools (Laser Tracker, CMM). Excellent human interaction skills. Ability to obtain security clearance. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment. Benefits Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees. Health & Wellness Programs Health Insurances (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Basic & Optional Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Worksite Benefits 401k Retirement Plan Paid Leave Tuition Reimbursement Workers Compensation …and much more.

Nashua, NH, USA

Negotiable Salary