Engineering & Operation Manager

Gates Corporation • Salem, NH

59d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Engineering & Operation Manager, you will step into a high-impact leadership role driving the performance, reliability, and future growth of the plant. You will lead production, engineering, and maintenance functions to deliver best-in-class safety, quality, and operational results. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of capital investments, equipment optimization, and reliability strategies while building a high-performing team and advancing a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in shaping plant performance, reducing downtime, and driving sustainable operational excellence within a globally recognized organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing environments
• Proven leadership, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams and drive results
• Strong experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, reliability, and quality initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make strategic, data-driven decisions using tools such as Microsoft Office and enterprise systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute complex initiatives
• Ability to apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to improve operational performance and business outcomes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of plant engineering, maintenance, and operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all assets
• Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of capital projects, including equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvements
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance
• Champion a “Zero Harm” safety culture, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory standards
• Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, and succession planning, strengthening organizational capability
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics, using data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize costs
• Identify and implement technical and operational improvements that advance plant performance, reliability, and environmental sustainability
• Provide overall operational leadership to meet production targets, ensure on-time delivery, and align with broader business objectives

Benefits

• Full-Time
• 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, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager