Careers
Glavel, Inc. is looking to expand the capabilities of our capable team in Burlington VT. If you’re interested in working for a purpose-driven, entrepreneurial organization in the early startup phase, this is the place for you. Find available positions below.
Manufacturing Project Engineer
Start date: July 1, 2021
Description:
The Manufacturing Project Engineer is a position reporting to the COO. Primary deliverables are initially focused on bringing the first Glavel manufacturing facility in Essex, VT to life. This individual will partner with the COO to define and execute the integrated work plan, equipping the factory and setting up operational procedures to enable production startup. Over time, the scope of work will broaden to have long term growing responsibilities in the planning and execution of facilities expansion at multiple sites across North America. As a lead technical role in a startup environment, the responsibilities will be broad and can be expected to evolve based on business needs and company evolution.
Responsibilities:
- Define and document manufacturing process & equipment specifications, including facilities, processing, handling and testing
- Develop and document project plans and timelines to meet factory startup milestones
- Drive project execution, adjusting plans as required to achieve goals, including critical milestones and budgets
- Define integrated facilities design & layout for systems noted above
- Comprehend state and municipal permitting requirements; lead permit applications and ensure approvals secured
- Identify suppliers and lead sourcing decisions for manufacturing process
- Order manufacturing equipment, systems, parts/tools/supplies & materials while managing suppliers through delivery and installation
- Collaborate with and manage external resources from design through installation and commissioning of factory equipment & systems, including contractors and partners
- Document approach; transfer and apply methods & learning to multiple repeat site startups
- Define and document Operations processes, training and reference materials
- Lead and execute all plans with emphasis on safety, productivity, product quality and cost
Requirements:
- BS in engineering (MechE, ChE, EE, or Industrial) or equivalent work
- 5-7 years minimum professional experience in a manufacturing industr(ies)
- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process and/or equipment engineering roles
- Demonstrated experience and successes in effectively managing contractor, partner and customer relationships
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Valued Skills:
- Experience in multiple manufacturing products/industries
- Additional experience in (or closely partnered with) facilities engineering roles
- Additional experience in (or closely partnered with) procurement roles
- Experience municipal and state permitting processes
- Factory startup and/or new product startup experiences
- 2D CAD layout skills
How to Apply:
Interested in applying? Send your cover letter, resume, and references to info@glavel.com with the subject line “Manufacturing Project Engineer”. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Cross-Functional Business Administrator
Start date: August 1, 2021
Description:
We are seeking a passionate, experienced, resourceful and collaborative team member to develop and provide overall organizational support. This person will manage coordination, administration and timely execution of cross-functional projects, duties and responsibilities. Areas include but are not limited to accounting, sales, marketing and procurement.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up to date accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Prepare preliminary monthly financial statements
- Process and manage employee payroll
- Oversee all general office management functions
- Support of sales process
- Sales sample preparation and distribution
- Trade show support
- Procurement of manufacturing raw materials
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Willingness and ability to learn as you go
- A strong customer focus; commitment to delivering quality solutions and maintaining effective customer relationships
- Motivation necessary for achieving or surpassing objectives; passion for improving delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player
- Self-starter driven to exceed established goals
- Strategic conceptual thinking processes
- Resilient – handles stress and rejection without reaction
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Suite, and CRM software
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, business, finance, economics or related field
Valued Skills:
- Empathy and interpersonal sensitivity
- Exceptional customer relationship skills
- Creativity and problem-solving – ability to think on your feet and respond professionally to a wide range of questions
- Comfortable and effective speaking with the general public and press about Glavel
- Strategic thinking, ability to act upon organizational mission, vision, and values
- Flexibility: ability to multitask, adapt to new situations, and to change focus unexpectedly
- Commitment: ability to work at a progressive company that explicitly works to be antiracist, by advocating and protecting the rights of people of color and religious minorities, and feminist, by protecting the rights of women, transgender, and gender nonconforming people
How to Apply:
Interested in applying? Send your cover letter, resume, and references to info@glavel.com with the subject line “Cross-Functional Business Administrator”. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement
Glavel is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful
discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other
applicable status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based
on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has
the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including
managers, supervisors, co-workers and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors and
consultants. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use
of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions
such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.
Glavel shall take affirmative action to ensure applicants and employees are treated without regard to
race, religion, color, age, marital status, disability, sex or national origin in all employment actions
including, but not limited to recruiting and selection; promotions; demotions and transfers; rates of pay
and other forms of compensation; selection for company sponsored training; and layoffs or other
terminations of employment.
Glavel will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and
employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an
undue hardship to Glavel or cause direct threat to health or safety.