Vice President, Business Transformation & 80/20

Driven by Possibility

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers' demanding expectations. 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. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers' operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable.

We are Gates.

The VP, Business Transformation & 80/20 is responsible for developing a comprehensive enterprise strategy for a sustainable 80/20 program supporting Gates' growth objectives while expanding profitability, including customer, product line, manufacturing footprint and production process simplification and optimization. The right candidate will be skilled in the use of 80/20 workstreams and related data/analytics tools and processes to develop a roadmap for transformative, value add change transformation to reduce complexity while enhancing overall business agility. S/he understands how growth, profitability, and culture can be transformed utilizing the 80/20 approach, with experience leading a mid-large size manufacturing organization through the full life cycle of 80/20 implementation and adaptation.

* Possess a deep understanding of methodology for a full 80/20 implementation including Quads, Quartiles, Segmentation, Product Line Simplification, P&L Implementation, and lean manufacturing initiatives. Ability to articulate the 80/20 value proposition, change management implications, and effectively guide the organization to successful implementation and adaptation.
*Develop/build a team of 80/20 SME's (Office of Transformation) to develop/drive commitment to 80/20 Quad Management across all functions and geography; create and convey a compelling concept for clients to foster support for 80/20 solutions.
*Responsible for the development and execution of 80/20 in production processes in accordance with Gates Production System (GPS) standards to drive enterprise manufacturing excellence in alignment with the company's strategic objectives for productivity, efficiency and resource/asset optimization.
* Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to understand, evaluate, and apply recommended solutions to create value add, creating a culture of continuous improvement based on lean manufacturing principles, with consistent standard of systems, processes to optimize safety, quality, sourcing/materials management, cost out and customer satisfaction ('raving fans').
* Develop and foster effective working relationships with regional leaders and global functional leaders; demonstrated skill in leading by influence across functions and global geography to impact change.
* Instill ownership and accountability, with P&L Leaders owning the 80/20 processes, utilizing the tools as appropriate and taking necessary actions to eliminate complexity and focus on profitable growth.
* Train, mentor, and coach clients on 80/20 Profit & Growth strategies to enable further development and execution of strategies independently.

* Bachelor's degree required, MBA/Master's in relevant field preferred.
* 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with a mid-large size global industrial manufacturing company.
* In-depth conceptual and practical understanding of 80/20 principles, with demonstrated experience in multi-divisional 80/20 deployment including PLM (directly or indirectly), manufacturing simplification (including manufacturing design by Quad) & Mfg. Ops leadership support, "Zero Up' P&L segmentation/resource allocation, and commercial aspects of 80/20 policy deployment.

SKILLS:
*Team oriented, hands-on, agile; a determined, 'can-do' leader with the ability to cross-functionally multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Understands key drivers of financial performance and how 80/20 facilitates long-term financial success.
* Intellectually curious, life-long learner with a growth mindset and an innate curiosity
* Emotionally intelligent, inspirational leader with strong executive presence, adept at influencing diverse groups of people, overcoming resistance and gaining buy-in.
* Creative thinker who is adaptable and can think quickly.
* Effective time manager who prioritizes responsibilities and manages intensive workloads.
* Strong mentor and coach, an active listener who provides sound counsel to diverse audiences.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally 40-50%.

Gates Corporation 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 gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.