GHN Careers - Galland Henning Nopak

Galland Henning Nopak is the world’s most experienced manufacturer of high-density balers and hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, and accumulators. GHN is growing and we are in need of skilled, reliable, self-motivated team members with a passion for product excellence. Work in a small team environment. We offer competitive pay and benefits and a positive working environment where your contributions matter. In addition, employees enjoy a benefits package, including:

Clean accessible location in Franklin, WI
Medical, Dental, Vision plan
Company-paid short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
Flex Spending plans (medical and dependent care)
401k Plan with company match - no waiting period
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays
A culture of welcoming and learning in a smaller manufacturing environment
Your safety is a priority

Please view our available positions below and submit your resumé to: [email protected] or apply below.

Plant Manager

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As our fourth-generation family held business undertakes a significant growth initiative, we’re looking to add a transformative technical leader to lead our manufacturing team. This role will be critical in expanding our manufacturing capabilities and capacity to meet our increased customer demand. This Plant Manager must demonstrate strong technical skills and leadership ability to motivate and engage our talented workforce and best utilize our modern CNC machines and manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong machining experience working in a high mix, low volume product line. A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and employee development is an absolute must for this leader. Experience and demonstrated knowledge of: fluid power, assembly, lean six sigma, maintenance, facility management, and safety are also beneficial. We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture.

This Plant Manager will be responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost of all functional areas of manufacturing including machining, welding, assembly, test, and paint. Must have the ability to motivate our manufacturing team to be involved in the improvement journey and to communicate/measure/achieve operational goals. This individual must have the ability to speak up and be heard to represent Manufacturing on our Leadership Team. Must have a strategic vision to improve manufacturing processes and capabilities to support our significant growth plan over the next 4-5 years.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the company President, this role will be a key member of our company leadership team developing our manufacturing strategy, value stream map and growth plan
Manage current two shift manufacturing operation
Develop and track KPIs for Manufacturing to be reviewed at daily SQDC shopfloor meeting and presented at weekly leadership team meetings
Oversee capacity/utilization metrics and develop plans to add staff, shifts and equipment as needed to meet growing customer needs
Participate in development of manufacturing processes for new customer offerings along with engineering team
Make recommendations and participate in analysis of new equipment purchases and an updated plant layout to expand capacity, increase efficiencies or expand manufacturing capabilities
Be a change agent to drive a culture of operational excellence throughout our plant and organization, demonstrating the diplomacy and tact to manage the change candidly but professionally with both peers, reports, and company President/Board
Lead Kaizen and other improvement events to redesign work cells and processes to increase efficiency
Participate with finance in annual budgeting process and monthly forecast updates
Participate in costing of significant quotes and orders
Oversee administration of safety program along with established safety committee and HR
Oversee and develop plant quality program
Reduce backlog and return delivery to historical performance of +95% on time
Develop and implement program to reward top productivity performers to drive a high-performance culture
Oversee equipment maintenance program along with engineering department
Manage the property management company to keep the facility and grounds in a safe and productive environment

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising or managing plant operations including experience overseeing other managers or supervisors of employees
Demonstrated knowledge of CNC machine operation including mills and lathes
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience creating and measuring KPIs for a manufacturing facility
Demonstrated experience working in a high mix, low volume product environment
Demonstrated experience with process improvement initiatives
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and ERP)
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers, employees, and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Operations Management
Experience overseeing and negotiating programs with key vendors
Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Lean Six Sigma
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics

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Entry Level Machinist

Entry Level Machinist

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak! Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area, is in search of an innovative and motivated individual to assist our machining efforts as we undertake a significant growth initiative. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to develop and learn new machining methods and advance their career.

A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must. Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus. We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture. If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.

Responsibilities:

Train as entry level machinist by performing fast passed value-added work
Operate CNC saws, mills, lathes, and tie rod threading machines
Deburr and wash a wide variety of machined components for final assembly purposes
Use fabrication tools such as: grinders, belt sanders, drill presses, and lapping machines
Assist other manufacturing processes as needed: Assembly, Paint, Weld, Shipping
Maintain a clean and safe work area & equipment
Works under general supervision and work is subject to inspection and check
Work from drawings and specifications; use required precision measuring instruments and gauging devices

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent
Work requires technical skills and precision work
Attention to detail and ability to read a ruler/scale
Ability to be flexible and open to a wide variety of tasks and provide support as needed
A desire to work in a small team-based environment and contribute immediately
Must be self-reliant and ready to work on all aspects of the position
General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in a manufacturing setting
Should have a demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment

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CNC Machinist – 1st Shift

Job description

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals with some machining education or experience to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to use their knowledge of tooling and fixturing applications, extend their CNC programming, and expand lean manufacturing skills in a fast-paced and continuously improving manufacturing environment.

We offer a wage review after 90 days along with annual merit reviews!!! A dedication to a positive goal-oriented environment and personal development is a must. Willingness to speak up and be heard on how we can get out of our day-to-day comfort zone and improve is a big plus. We pride ourselves on helping energetic and moldable employees thrive in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced culture. If you’re looking for the chance to learn and make an impact, we would love to add you to our team.

We offer flexible shift schedules as well as performance and profit-based incentives to help you work at your best level and be compensated for it.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set-up, adjust and operate shop machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work in a high mix short lead time environment
Operate CNC machining equipment, and a variety of supporting equipment to perform a series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements.
Work from detailed and involved drawings and specifications. Machine types to include CNC Vertical Mills, CNC Horizontal boring bars, CNC lathes, assorted manual machines, special purpose machines, etc.
Work can range from smaller less complicated work to large and expensive work or smaller work of complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
Lay out and self-inspect workmanship.
Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions.
Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and perform complex inspection of machining specifications and criteria.
Knowledge of deburring techniques and ability to operate a variety of deburr and finishing equipment.
Active and integral participation in machining improvement Kaizens / Lean efforts

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision.

Must adhere to safety standards.

Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) and light preventative maintenance duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
Trade school certificate preferred, or a mix of experience and education.
1 year of CNC machining experience (classroom work will count).
Requires knowledge of CNC and conventional machining and machine shop theory.
General knowledge of G and M code and able to perform simple set-ups.
Requires the ability to use a tablet to follow work schedule and record labor.
Requires knowledge of materials, using fixtures, and understanding the use of the appropriate tooling for the job they are running.
Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to quality standards, criteria, and drawing specification.
Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and can do approach and possess a passion for reducing costs
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or 10-50 pounds while moving product or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required: Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes. Gloves are available and recommended.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a shop environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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CNC Machinist – Evening/Night Shift

Job description

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak. As our fourth-generation family held business continues our growth journey to add a night shift, we’re looking to add ambitious and energetic individuals with some machining education or experience to learn more and grow within our team. This is a great role for someone looking to use their knowledge of tooling and fixturing applications, extend their CNC programming, and expand lean manufacturing skills in a fast-paced and continuously improving manufacturing environment.

We offer flexible shift schedules as well as performance and profit-based incentives to help you work at your best level and be compensated for it.”

Hours for this role are (4) 10 hour shifts either from 4pm to 2am or 8pm to 6am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set-up, adjust and operate shop machine tools to perform complex machining operations on a variety of close tolerance work in a high mix short lead time environment
Operate CNC machining equipment, and a variety of supporting equipment to perform a series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements.
Work from detailed and involved drawings and specifications. Machine types to include CNC Vertical Mills, CNC Horizontal boring bars, CNC lathes, assorted manual machines, special purpose machines, etc.
Work can range from smaller less complicated work to large and expensive work or smaller work of complicated nature having critical and exacting requirements as to tolerance and finish.
Lay out and self-inspect workmanship.
Diagnose and rectify tooling problems and machine malfunctions.
Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and perform complex inspection of machining specifications and criteria.
Knowledge of deburring techniques and ability to operate a variety of deburr and finishing equipment.
Active and integral participation in machining improvement Kaizens / Lean efforts

Must adhere to safety standards.

Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) and light preventative maintenance duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
Trade school certificate preferred, or a mix of experience and education.
1 year of CNC machining experience (classroom work will count).
Requires knowledge of CNC and conventional machining and machine shop theory.
General knowledge of G and M code and able to perform simple set-ups.
Requires the ability to use a tablet to follow work schedule and record labor.
Requires knowledge of materials, using fixtures, and understanding the use of the appropriate tooling for the job they are running.
Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to quality standards, criteria, and drawing specification.
Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and can do approach and possess a passion for reducing costs
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Protective Clothing Required: Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes. Gloves are available and recommended.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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Material Handler

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak, a leader in fluid power located in the Greater Milwaukee Area. As our fourth-generation family held business undertakes a significant growth initiative, we’re looking to add a material handler to meet our production needs as we grow. The ideal candidate is a reliable, detailed oriented person with the ability to multitask.

Employees that love to drive change and improvement while enjoying a fast pace of their day thrive in our work environment.

The Material Handler performs various coordination activities to support company operations and maximize company revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

Provides organization of daily job orders from Production Planning to machine work centers and assembly line to maximize manufacturing output and assure on-time delivery.
Coordinates sales orders to the Assembly Line and distributes work load to assembly line
Directs material flow and proper staging in the work centers utilizing pick sheets
Receives, checks in all incoming parts to stockroom and distributes them physically and in the system
Advises Material Manager of inventory discrepancies and location inaccuracies.
Prepare and process documents, such as work orders, and route material.
Coordinates all outside processing operations
Deliver and route material to departments
Demonstrate ability to use a variety of basic measuring instruments (scale, tape measure, dial caliper) to verify/validate accurate part identification.
Conduct weekly inventory cycle counts
Supports Material flow improvements and lean concepts to be implemented.
Inventory cycle counts as needed
Carries out duties in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Description of other duties that may be assigned: Perform general shop duties including, but not limited to: mechanical assembly, testing, material handling, simple deburring, non-skilled machining, and other production related duties as assigned by supervision. Must adhere to safety standards. During high production peaks may be asked to perform production work. Perform light housekeeping duties (5S) duties as prescribed by management, and all other tasks as required by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
Requires 1-3 years of related work experience.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
Requires the ability to use a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and production software.
Requires knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copy/fax machine.

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(Senior) Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Job Purpose:

Now is a great time to join Galland Henning Nopak, a fourth-generation family business who is a leader in fluid power in Greater Milwaukee. We are in search of an innovative and motivated individual to play a key role in our sourcing efforts as we undertake a significant growth initiative.

This position will evaluate our current buying systems and create the best methods for day-to-day purchasing operations. Strategic Sourcing Analyst will participate in establishing goals based on inventory needs and sales projections for the coming year. Skilled negotiator with previous experience in the manufacturing industry and material sourcing.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services
Responsible for supply chain relationships and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
Propose improvements to the current supply chain system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business year over year
Collaborate with inventory control and sales to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintaining those levels throughout the year
Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses
Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their personal performance standards
Assist in developing more effective invoicing and collecting processes

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field
APICS certification preferred
5+ years purchasing and sourcing management experience
Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
Proven history of developing effective inventory management policies required
Must display a strong “sense of urgency” and can-do approach and possess a passion for reducing costs
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.

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Assembler

Job Purpose:

Responsibilities:

Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled, or follow blueprints.
Work from assembly drawings, technical instructions and specifications.
Pull daily parts orders, pull weekly shipments, pull cylinder orders
Perform inventory counts, stock and rotate incoming parts and machined parts
Demonstrate ability to use a variety of precision test equipment, measuring instruments and gauging devices.
Work requires skill and assembling techniques, plus basic mechanical principles
Perform order entry duties to insure the timely and accurate entry of customer orders into the production system.
Prepare and process documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders and route material.
Assist shipping and receiving, when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma.
Requires 1-3 years of related work experience.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and management.
Requires the ability to use a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet, and production software.
Requires knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copy/fax machine.

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Shipping Receiving Associate

Job Purpose:

We offer flexible shift schedules as well as performance and profit-based incentives to help you work at your best level and be compensated for it.

The Shipping Associate will verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include packaging, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying, and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products.

Responsibilities:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

Prepare documents such as packing slips, bills of lading and material receipts.
Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, tracking information, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements and/or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.

Inspects incoming packaging for damage and specifies the poor condition on the BOL before they sign.

Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
Deliver or route materials to departments using hand truck, forklift, overhead crane, or sorting bins.
Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
Package items using foam or paper. This includes having to build pallets for freight shipments.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of experience in shipping environment, preferably manufacturing.
Attention to detail
Accountable for achieving production goals and benchmarks.
Ability to be flexible and open to a wide variety of tasks and provide support when needed.
A desire to work in a small team-based environment and contribute immediately
Must be self-reliant and ready to work on all aspects of the position
General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in manufacturing setting.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Effective computer skills
Should have a demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
CLERICAL – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and other office procedures and terminology.
PRODUCTION & PROCESSING – Knowledge of shipping software and different types of transportation methods, carriers, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
LANGUAGE – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Plant Manager

Entry Level Machinist

CNC Machinist – 1st Shift

CNC Machinist – Evening/Night Shift

Material Handler

(Senior) Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Assembler

Shipping Receiving Associate

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