Employee-Owned Manufacturing Jobs

Overview

Manufacturing jobs at employee-owned companies encompass a dynamic blend of technical expertise and shared ownership, delineating a unique professional landscape.  With a direct stake in their company’s success, manufacturing professionals not only contribute their skills to production processes but also continuously seek process improvements, adhere to quality standards, and innovate in materials and techniques, driving efficient operations and the shared prosperity of the company by delivering products that excel in both individual growth and collective accomplishment.

Manufacturing jobs often require technical expertise, proficiency in operating machinery and equipment, attention to detail, knowledge of safety protocols, the ability to work in a team environment, and a commitment to maintaining product quality and efficiency. Manufacturing proficiency combined with ownership culture cultivates a motivated, empowered, and collaborative workforce, driving efficient production and contributing to the company's enduring success by delivering high-quality products that resonate with both individual growth and the collective prosperity of its employee-owners.

Employee Ownership

Employee ownership changes the relationship between the company and employee. Today there are 6,400 employee-owned companies in America.

Wealth Building

Working at an employee-owned company provides tremendous wealth-building benefits beyond conventional roles. Employee-owned companies provide every employee with reasonable access to ownership through broad-based structures such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), or even Direct Share Ownership Plans (DSOPs). 

Ownership aligns interests and encourages wealth accumulation as the company thrives, enhancing the financial security of the employee-owners and positively impacting the culture of the business.

Ownership Culture

Broad-based ownership creates alignment, fosters commitment, increases collaboration, and drives innovation. Giving employees a direct financial stake in the success of the company incentivizes efficiency, leads to improved decision-making, and increases customer satisfaction. The shared responsibility created by an ownership culture strengthens the company’s performance, which benefits employees through shared ownership. 

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills
• Positions list a wide range of experience, ranging from 1-10 years of hands-on machining/manufacturing experience
• Degree requirements vary from High School diploma and equivalent to Bachelor’s degrees in various concentrations
• Proficient computer and technology skills
• Most roles require you to pass background check and drug screen
• Knowledge of all safety requirements and adherence to safety standards
• Regularly be able to lift and move 50 pounds