Program Manager

For individuals assigned and / or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role.

This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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? WHAT TO EXPECT As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our Americas team.

Located in our Denver, CO office.As a member of the Program Management organization, the Program Manager will lead long-range growth and manufacturing equipment upgrade initiatives from a concept to scaled manufacturing.

This leader will manage all project-related functions including project and technology validation, scopes, schedules, budgets, layouts, capacity line balancing, stakeholders, and associated reporting.

This position will work across all internal business groups to drive project success and operational improvement and will be responsible for driving technology upgrades and growth efforts into seamless manufacturing.

• Partner with Product Line Management and Operations Organizations to understand future demand levels and / or aging infrastructure then determine the best means to solve for the desired capacity or improvement.
• Projectize each initiative and deliver a full solution from revised facility layouts, validated new manufacturing technology, tooling, line balancing, to a final manufacturing process delivered to the facility with best practices built into the process.
• Execute on specific scope for top-level project priorities, concentrating on delivery, start-up, and technical accuracy.
• Develop, drive, and report on all activities associated with the assigned projects as associated with scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and change management.
• Act as the group's key contributor and manager for the corporate VAVE CRB process, responsible for all documentation, data gathering, and applicable approvals.
• Work directly with the Global Procurement division in operations (specifically the Indirect Procurement Manager) to coordinate NDAs, MSAs, contract negotiations, bid events, maintenance agreements, warranties, and technical partner relations.
• Lead staff engineers, other engineering project managers, and technical partners to ensure that their specific scope of the project is clearly defined and all questions / concerns are addressed.
• Responsible for the generation and tracking of all project budgets. Works directly with global finance, regional controllers, and plant controllers on budget status, monthly reconciliation, and purchase order requests.
• Take full ownership of projects and present monthly on progress and / or decisions needed to the executive team.
• Serve the Americas team as one of the top experts in executing on technically challenging growth projects.

Key responsibilities (to name a few) :

Strong working relationships must be developed with each Manufacturing Facility, Innovation, Product Development, Product Line Management, Sales & Operational Planning, Procurement, and Commercial is required.

Additional duties include :

• Provide support to Regional and Plant Operations / Engineering to maintain current capability, implement additional capabilities, answer questions, address concerns and remove cultural / technical barriers.
• Provide technical / procedural expertise and guidance to others in accomplishing projects as directed.
• Work with outside vendors to acquire needed supplies, parts, and design operation standards for process improvement implementation and standardization.

ABOUT YOU

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or Industrial Engineering with a minimum of 8 years (2 years of experience can be substituted for a technical MS Degree) in engineering in a technical role with specific experience in process design, process improvement, Statistical Process Control / Quality Control and lean six sigma applications.
• Lean six sigma black belt certification from an accredited organization or skilled manufacturing company.
• Proven ability to validate projects (business case and technical feasibility) and then drive through project execution.
• Makes data-driven decisions with the ability to collect data needed if not readily available.
• Preferred experience in process design for the manufacturing of rubber belts, hydraulic hoses and / or related assemblies.
• Experience in equipment specification, design, and integration for new and existing processes.
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and / or hydraulic systems knowledge for equipment design and implementation.
• Strong experience with process flow analysis and general manufacturing principles.
• Good project management skills, including communication, execution, and follow-up assessment.
• Proven, positive results with capital planning and budgeting experience with projects >

$5M.

• Ability to work in a matrix management environment across multiple cultures.
• Results-oriented; seeks effective, creative solutions to process problems.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills in front of all levels of the organization.
• Knowledgeable in the use of engineering software :
• Computer Aided Design, Minitab, Office Suite, Product Lifecycle Management systems.
• Strong technical English proficiency.
• 50% - 60% travel will be required, mostly within North and South America.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS

• Advanced controls and robotic systems configuration or programming experience is a plus.
• Bi or Multi-lingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, or Hindi).
• Knowledge of real-time data acquisition including sensor selection, implementation, and calibration.
• PMP.
• ERP : Oracle or SAP.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Ability to drive momentum in projects and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Strict adherence to approved capital and expense budgets.
• Accuracy of up-to-date scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Global Process Key Operational Indicators, Process Yield and Material Usage Variance (MUV).
• Capacity & Equipment Utilization and Efficiency.
• Process Cost Savings (Labor, Materials, Variable Overhead).
• Creation of in-process controls for critical characteristics, specifications and control standards for global manufacturing processes.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time $115,000 - $140,000.
• Bonus eligible.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options : benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire.
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued.
• 401(k) : 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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 your ownership of your work / life balance and more.

Visit www.gates.com / careers to learn more. WORK ENVIRONMENT At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together.

One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls;

and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and / or copiers / scanners. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

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.

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