We Are The Brickle Group
As a diversified group of private family companies, we value the contributions of all our people and business entities. Our Company diversity has helped us remain stable and profitable for over 80 years, and our ability to adapt to a continually changing business market has allowed us to be a recognized leader in our industry.
The Brickle Group is fortunate to have internal knowledge, expertise and blended resources. We recognize that our unique people and teams add value to our organization; we challenge and support employees to identify problems, and find solutions.
We strive to engage a knowledgeable and diverse workforce of high quality, dedicated employees committed to our Company mission and values. Our personable culture and approach provides line of sight opportunities for individual, professional, and organizational growth. We are a performance driven team on a journey of continuous improvement, and welcome all to apply who are serious about developing their career in an organization that truly cares for its employees.
Why Work At The Brickle Group?
Innovative Work Culture
401(k) Plans
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Here at The Brickle Group, we take pride in our corporate culture in our offices and on the manufacturing floors. We believe that we have a social responsibility to not only improve the lives of our employees, but to assist in providing products to benefit the homeless and to those recovering from the aftermath of a disaster. We CARE, and we take pride in our environment which encourages learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. We place a high priority on employee recognition and are committed to employee career growth and development… With the amount of internal knowledge that we possess, you are bound to learn here.
Open Positions
Production Supervisor
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay: $57,189/ per year
Position Summary/Objective
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Lead by example to support company policies and provide fair and consistent treatment to all employees.
• Monitor employee performance to identify training and coaching opportunities and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Meet regularly with 1st shift and maintenance to communicate information, troubleshoot problems, and promote teambuilding between shifts.
• Ensures safe work practices are always followed, such as the proper PPE.
• Conduct a morning team meeting.
• Direct employees on the equipment they will be running to meet the production schedule.
• Coordinate shift start up by directing employees and resources where they are needed to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate material handlers, machine assistants and general laborers to set up and prepare materials for jobs in a timely manner.
• Ensure that tools and equipment needed on the floor are available and in good working order.
• Monitor stock of supplies and advise your manager when items need to be reordered.
• Sign off on job setups.
• Monitor work on an hourly basis to ensure that all job specifications and production goals are being met and follow the escalation process when they are not.
• Monitor standard operating procedures are being followed by the employees.
• Monitor 5S plus safety.
• Participate in Gemba walks, Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist employees with completing action items on Gemba newspapers and implementing improvement ideas.
• Monitor and assist with accurate information and data being recorded in Tulip and in the job packages.
• Monitor production charts, work orders, production schedules, and other reports to determine manufacturing requirements.
Education & Experience
• 3-5 years of related manufacturing experience required.
• 1-2 Years of Supervisory Leadership required.
• Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing preferred.
• Textile industry machine experience a plus.
Machine Maintenance Tech II/ Millwright
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay: $26.99/hr
Position Summary/Objective
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Ensure operation of equipment to meet plant or department requirements.
• Able to identify issues before they become severe.
• Troubleshoots to resolve basic to intermediate technical issues.
• Diagnose and determine root causes of problems, repair, or replace units as necessary.
• Discuss findings or results with department personnel, develop solutions to problems and provide a basis on which corrections are made.
• Make recommendations concerning changes to equipment, improvements or installations and upkeep based on findings.
• Performs more complex repairs and PMs independently.
• Performs predictive maintenance requirements.
• Assists in installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment.
• Advises manager of any areas of concern for machine performance.
• Notifies manager of any deviation from process, maintenance, and safety standards.
Education & Experience
• 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience required.
• High School or GED Diploma preferred.
• Vocational training in a technical trade preferred.
• Textile industry experiences a plus.
Machine Operator Assistant
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay: $18.06/hr
Position Summary/Objective
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Locates and supplies materials to machine operators.
- Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.
- Weighs, straps, bags, and makes labels for finished goods.
- Assists in performing in-process quality inspections.
- Inform supervisor of any material needs as they arise.
- Maintains in-process inventory by labeling WIP correctly in POUT or job packets by verifying material lot and quantity.
Education & Experience
- 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience running a forklift / Forklift certified preferred.
Winder/Twister Operator
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay: $18.06/hr
Position Summary/Objective
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Assist with set-up and change-over including cleaning equipment.
- Load tubes of yarn into the winder and/or twister and thread the machine.
- Monitor the machine and yarn for quality and breaks. Repair breaks with a weaver’s knot.
- Doff the finished yarn packages and replace empty cones.
- Ensure products are correctly labeled.
- Assist in performing in-process quality inspections.
- Collect and label samples for quality testing.
- Assist in preparing finished products for shipment by moving to staging area and recording information.
- Uses material handling equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, etc.
- Notify production lead or manager of any quality or equipment issues.
Education & Experience
- 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with textile or yarn making equipment a plus.
Process Technician/ Engineer II
Job Type: Full- Time
Salary: $92,000-$100,000/ per year
Position Summary/Objective
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Assist in specifying equipment and process requirements for the development of new products or product improvement.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and process problems and technical modifications.
• Assist in manufacturing productivity and quality improvements on the production floor.
• Research, conduct and test trials and sample runs, documenting results.
• Develops project plans and manages projects from inception to completion.
• Directs the work of Process Engineer I.
• Works with Safety to ensure proper safety set-up and safeguards for all new equipment.
• Reports to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Keep abreast of changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technologies that affect production.
• Assist with quality review board for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, safe work practices and other Company initiatives.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as directed by management.
Education & Experience
• BS Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5-8 years’ experience with fiber preparation, carding and needle-punch manufacturing.
• Experience implementing process and quality improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Impeccable math and statistical analysis skills.
• Previous project management experience with knowledge of project management software.
• Analytical thinker and problem-solver with interpersonal skills.
Shipper/Receiver
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay: $19.00
Position Summary/Objective
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting purposes.
• Follow standard operations procedures to process shipments in ERP system and UPS system.
• Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins. Lift, move, load, and unload materials.
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
• Communicate any quality, delivery, customer issues to manager to ensure delivery targets are met.
• Store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Provide instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Perform daily cycle counts of inventory.
• Communicate daily to manager regarding any issues of concern and provide status updates.
Competencies, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to operate a forklift in a manufacturing environment. Certification preferred.
• Excellent time management skills, organizational, planning, problem solving, and attention to detail required.
• Ability and follow procedures, interpret instructions, and follow through on tasks to meet schedules.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate well with all levels and departments of the organization.
• Intermediate math skills required. Proven proficiency with data required.
• Demonstrated experience with 5S a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime as requested and a varied shift as business needs arise. Dependability, punctuality, and integrity a must.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills in outlook, work, excel, required. MRP/ERP experience preferred.
Education & Experience
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of related shipping / receiving experience required.
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The Brickle Group offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, dental, HRA, FSA, 401(K), wellness initiatives, training opportunities, vacation time, holidays, employee social events and sick days. In addition, we provide performance incentives, a culture of diversity, learning and engagement, and a stable, family work environment.
It is the policy of The Brickle Group not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on gender, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, gender identity or expression citizenship, genetic information, ancestral origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran or disability status, or any other related medical conditions or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws.
Applicants who required accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at 401-769-0189.