Production Supervisor

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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. Located in our Galesburg, IL plant, you will be a Production Supervisor, reporting directly to the plant manager.

In Galesburg, we specialize in the production of rubber. Our process starts with raw materials - mixed, heated, and cooled for mill production. Once finished, it is our job to package and ship the products to one of our many customers around the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Cultivate a safety-first culture grounded in support, collaboration, and care for one another.
• Ensure expectations are clearly articulated, ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and hold employees accountable for safety infractions.
• Investigate safety related issues or violations.
• Provide supportive guidance and training to shop floor employees, focusing on teamwork to enhance production, assembly, and other shop floor operations, ensuring efficiency and collaborative excellence.
• Maintain open, honest communication to encourage alignment with company goals and the shared vision of exceeding customer expectations.
• Manage performance, productivity, attendance, quality and housekeeping expectations and drives personal accountability.
• Foster a culture of respect, fairness, and mutual support, ensuring policies and practices are administered consistently.
• Ensures policies and work practices are administered in a fair and consistent fashion.
• Ensure the GEM philosophies are adhered to creating a culture of self-directed behavior and accountability and process and performance excellence.
• Ensure a continuous focus is placed on process improvement and reduction of waste.
• Responsible for reporting and tracking of shift metrics.
• Shift available:
  • Rotating 12-hour shift

ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 - 4 years supervisory experience; preferably in manufacturing
• Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
• Demonstrated ability to coach, lead and empower people in a GEM environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, resolve conflict and manage performance expectations
• Focus resources on value added activities
• Decisions are consistent with the goals of the organization
• Working knowledge of equipment and production processes
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt and flex styles in a quickly changing 'team' environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change
• Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed
• Demonstrated success in problem solving, trouble shooting and diagnostic skills
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills
• Be able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks while meeting expected timelines
• Takes action, anticipates the needs of internal and external customers and is self-directed in achieving results
• Works well under pressure
• Uses creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements while keeping in mind the needs of the business
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Be capable of giving presentations to site and regional leadership
• Possess basic project management skills to allow for facilitation of process improvement activities
• General computer skills to include proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products. (i.e Excel and Word)
• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

PAY & BENEFITS

• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!
• Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!

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.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

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.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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