*plant manager*
are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, gates could be for you.
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 global team.
this position is vital to gates because you will improve the plant performance.
*key responsibilities (to name a few)*:
- maintain the organization, facilities, machinery, equipment, and intellectual capital at its maximum levels of customer focus, so that gates is the first option with which to do business.
- channel the resources and efforts of the organization, towards those opportunities that allow it to achieve significant economic results, fulfilling customer expectations; making the company a profitable and profit generating company as well as socially committed. Create and maintain an intelligent, dynamic, creative, and profitable company; achieve competitive advantages that are reflected in the increase in profits necessary to achieve sustained growth and continuous improvement.
- manage the entire organizational process (finance, it, imes, hse, human resources, continuous improvement, materials, maintenance, engineering, banking operations, operations prepared materials, quality and technical services
- ensure the correct administration of financial, material, and human resources, as well as the quality required in the product by customers, minimizing production stoppages and generating new business opportunities. Guarantee the safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost of the work teams, the legal requirements of the company and the quality and environmental management systems.
- obtain information about the competition and / or other gates bands manufacturing plants about new technological forms for manufacturing or improve the production of bands, which help to develop strategies and action plans to allow the planned and sustainable growth of the company.
- verify and increase your intellectual capital through training and staff development, establish and agree on the goals and objectives of work with the heads of each area. To be a leader in the manufacturing operation, focused on achieving a dynamic, profitable, competent company, which includes teamwork, team building, benchmarking, and success. Establish and verify compliance with the vision of the locality.
*required skills*:
- keeps self-control in hard situations.
- strong communication skills
- problems solving and decision making.
- costumer focus (internal and external)
- negotiation skills
- creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
- problems solving process.
- exceptional attention to internal and external customer requests
- negotiation skills
*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.
*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.
*are you driven by possibility?*
*about you*
- certificate of professional studies
- 15-20 yoe in similar position
- desirable: six sigma, six sigma champion, lean manufacturing, kaizen, 5's
- business administration, decision making, financial knowledge, leadership.
- knowledge: iatf 16949, iso 9001, iso 14001.