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Job Description
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, conveyer 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 global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be a Factory Operations Manager.
- s directly to Facility Operations Manager and is responsible for managing overall business and operational activities of the factory. Ensure focused factory goals and objectives are met so customer expectations are met or exceeded.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the manufacturing of products in assigned factory in compliance with company goals and objectives.
- Participates in high performance teams as needed to meet business objectives.
- Prepares s, including but not limited to labor, scrap, production efficiency, cost reductions, and quality of product.
- Maintains proper employment levels through effective selection, interviewing, training, on-boarding, and retention methods.
- Supervisory responsibilities:
- Direct s: 3-4 Production Supervisors, approximately 200+ hourly Production Workers.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor of Science (BS) undergraduate college degree or equivalent with three years of specific experience OR a combination of education and eight years of specific experience.
- Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Strong and effective management and supervisory skills required, including planning, organizing, communicating, influencing, gathering and using information, and motivating to achieve results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
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. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn 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.
