Sr. Director, Manufacturing, Power Transmission, NA (Sr Director, Plant Management)

Sr. Director, Manufacturing, Power Transmission, NA

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Gates Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Director of Manufacturing, Power Transmission, North America (5 sites). This role will provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of product and process improvements for optimal and efficient operation of new and existing products and processes within Gates' North America Power Transmission facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manage Power Transmission plant operations to deliver daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operating plan.
• Responsible for delivering on Safety, Cost, Delivery, Quality, and Inventory targets for the US, Canada, and Mexico Power Transmission facilities.
• Drive sustainable, predictable weekly, monthly, quarterly output / revenue.
• Manage 5 Power Transmission Plants and Integrated Supply Chain.
• Develop trust and alignment with commercial team to profitably grow business.
• Successfully communicate execution and results to senior executives as well as those within the business unit.
• Evaluate and determine key investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent.
• Provide a safe workplace environment by enforcing all safety regulations, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Utilizing the principles of the Gates Production System (GPS), produce product that meets or exceeds Gates and customer's expectations for a quality product at an expected cost.
• Develop a superior workforce that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, high performance, and employee retention.
• Monitors the performance of all operations within the department to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Develops plans and oversees all aspects of production including equipment purchases, staffing needs, work schedules, and material requirements.
• Plans, organizes, executes, and monitors plant output objectives to meet customer shipment, cost, quality, and revenue goals; resolves issues to maintain smooth flow of work; drives product quality improvement initiatives; coordinates with materials, and process engineering, to achieve initiatives.

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Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work / life balance and more.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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