Production Manager - Viper Product Line (Day Shift)
G&W Electric Co.
Lead manufacturing operations for Viper line, managing 90 staff, Lean, quality, cost.
18 days ago ago
$96,555 - $125,563
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
lean manufacturing
value stream
production scheduling
process improvement
safety compliance
budget management
- Confer with other department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping to meet the department and company goals
- Monitor production schedules and results and inform management and peers regarding production delays and other related issues
- Review disciplinary actions to ensure consistency and policy compliance
- Institute policies and controls for cost-cutting and research new processes and equipment that may improve throughput and profitability
- Partner with Operational Excellence to establish value stream priorities in line with future state and business strategy
- Lead the designated value stream to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels and increase the utilization of resources
- Set priorities with the assistance of the Director of Operations
- Drive team toward execution of business goals using Lean manufacturing methodology
- Ensure compliance with Corporate Safety Policies, OSHA and EPA Standards
- Work with Supply Chain, QA and Planning regarding parts, inventory and quality issues
- Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service and quality
- Assist in creation and compliance of the department’s annual budget
- Responsible for executing business goals supporting safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives
- Oversee problem resolution to address operational and mechanical problems and the analysis for reoccurrence prevention
- Ensure coordination and cooperation between departments to meet company objectives
- Research new processes and equipment that my improve throughput and productivity
- Respond to and resolve department emergencies
- Assist supervisors in the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes, through lean concepts and Six Sigma, while driving a lean culture
- Lead and mentor a manufacturing workforce consisting of approximately 90 employees including supervisors, team leaders, and hourly production workers
- Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals within the time frame designated for their position level Review performance or all subordinates and all salary adjustments for the Viper team
- Ensure the quality and timely manufacture and delivery of customer orders
What you bring
bachelor’s degree
lean sixsigma
manufacturing experience
supervisory experience
problem solving
power equipment
- Has experience working with customized engineered products
- Has the ability to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the performance of all assigned responsibilities
- Is a strong problem-solving skills
- Experience in the power equipment industry desirable
- Has the ability to teach others, mentor and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Holds a proven record of initiative, problem solving and the ability to recognize and implement improvements
- Has superior coaching and communication skills
- Has at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
- Possesses 3-5 years’ experience in low volume/high mix, engineered and built to order manufacturing environment
- Has the willingness to work overtime as needed (including possible weekends as production needs dictate)
- Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related field
- Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and across departments and the company to support organization strategies
- Has extensive knowledge and leadership in the principles and practice of Lean, Six Sigma, 5P and/or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401 (k)
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons COâ‚‚
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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