Senior Director, Manufacturing, Power Transmission, NA

Gates Corporation•Denver, CO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Gates Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Director of Manufacturing, Power Transmission, North America (5 sites). This role will provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of product and process improvements for optimal and efficient operation of new and existing products and processes within Gates' North America Power Transmission facilities.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing systems processes, products, and customers.
Strong commitment to safety and a track record of continuously improving safety in operations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and function within matrixed teams' environment including Finance, Commercial, Engineering, HR, and Marketing.
Performs work without appreciable direction while providing leadership on future manufacturing direction and continually improving organizational policies in the manufacturing area of the organization.
Excellent oral, presentation, written and listening skills.
Commitment to building a culture accountable to serving customers and employees with an urgency to meet or exceed expectations.
Track record of, and commitment to, doing things the right way.
Ability to coach, mentor and develop talent within the company.
Demonstrated successful change management experience.
The ability to articulate a compelling vision to all levels of the organization to accomplish cultural improvements which are sustainable, and people oriented.
Proven ability to successfully develop and implement systems and processes which deliver quality, customer satisfaction, efficiency, and safety goals.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Demonstrates knowledge of establishing milestones and implementation (execution skills) while meeting commitments, prioritizing, scheduling, planning, anticipating obstacles, and managing risk.
BA/BS in industrial, mechanical engineering, or business administration (MBA preferred)
Minimum of 15+ years' multi-plant managerial experience leading manufacturing and operations teams in industrial, automotive supplier or industrial technology
Experience in both Union and non-Union environment
Expertise in plant automation/robotics and/or experience in automating plant operations
Experience managing an industrial manufacturing environment as a hands-on senior operational leader.
Experience in a high growth atmosphere with rapid hiring and training.
Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processes, and principles.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage Power Transmission plant operations to deliver daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operating plan.
Responsible for delivering on Safety, Cost, Delivery, Quality and Inventory targets for the US, Canada, and Mexico Power Transmission facilities.
Drive sustainable, predictable weekly, monthly, quarterly output/revenue.
Manage 5 Power Transmission Plants and Integrated Supply Chain.
Develop trust and alignment with commercial team to profitably grow business.
Successfully communicate execution and results to senior executives as well as those within the business unit.
Evaluate and determine key investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent.
Provide a safe workplace environment by enforcing all safety regulations, policies, rules, and procedures.
Utilizing the principles of the Gates Production System (GPS), produce product that meets or exceeds Gates and customer's expectations for a quality product at an expected cost.
Develop a superior workforce that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, high performance, and employee retention.
Monitors the performance of all operations within the department to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
Develops plans and oversees all aspects of production including equipment purchases, staffing needs, work schedules, and material requirements.
Plans, organizes, executes, and monitors plant output objectives to meet customer shipment, cost, quality, and revenue goals; resolves issues to maintain smooth flow of work; drives product quality improvement initiatives; coordinates with materials, and process engineering, to achieve initiatives.