• Has overall accountability for achieving the Companies' production, profitability, safety goals, and cost reduction programs, while exceeding customer expectations at the site.
• Ensures Gates remains a leader in the industry in terms of having technologically advanced products and providing excellent quality products and customer service.
• Responsible for all aspects of planning organizing and directing of all operational activities of the site.

• Develops and maintains manufacturing business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle and production costs.
• Reviews and approves all business plans for facility
• Analyzes production and operating reports and directs departmental managers to resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operation delays and drive continuous improvements
• Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations and meet customer requirements
• Develops and maintains a safe work environment as well as ensuring compliance to all legal requirements and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

• 5 or more years of progressive manufacturing experience
• Bachelor's or master's degree is required (Engineering or Operational Sciences preferred)
• Hands-on practical experiences in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing environments
• Technical knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and World Class Quality Methodologies and Best in Class Health and Safety Standards
• Proven leader with ability to motivate a large diverse group of people and build a team that functions well together.
• Track record and demonstrated ability to think strategically then translate strategic vision into tactical actionable plans that result in delivered business results.
• Serves as a change agent to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity effectively
• Must be analytical and a good problem solver under high pressure situations.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possesses a leadership maturity that sets that expectation of communicating a clear, concise, open and transparent manner inside and outside of the facility.
• Manages conflict timely and effectively, while ensuring professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to drive performance accountability within all levels at the site, ensuring effective feedback is provided to employees to drive professional growth.
• Has a demonstrated passion for work place safety and is capable of setting and managing safety expectations and standards
• Strong financial discipline, business acumen and organizational abilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Competitive Salary
• 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 flexible time off
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com