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, conveyer 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 Poplar Bluff, MO plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.  

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Ensure a safety drive culture
• Ensure expectations are clearly articulated, ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and hold employees accountable for safety infractions - investigate as needed
• Provide daily direction and training to shop floor employees who perform work in production, assembly, and other areas ensuring efficient operations and processes
• Manage performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping expectations and drive personal accountability
• Address performance problems, recognition, and provide coaching where appropriate
• Ensure policies and work practices are administered in a fair and consistent fashion
• Create a culture of self-directed behavior, accountability, process, and performance excellence
• Ensure a continuous focus is placed on process improvement and reduction of waste
• Empower and encourage employees to continually evaluate and improve daily processes
• Report and track shift metrics
• Communicate with staff and employees to drive alignment and consistency in goals and company objectives and meeting or exceeding customer expectations

ABOUT YOU

• Must have demonstrated ability to coach, drive accountability, resolve conflict, and manage performance expectations
• Working knowledge of equipment and production processes required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt and flex styles in a quickly changing team environment
• Must be a strong team player, proactive in stepping in to support other members, sharing knowledge and cross-training to build collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated success in problem solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills - able to prioritize
• Able to take action, anticipating the needs of internal and external customers
• Able to use creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements
• Excelling communication skills required - verbal and written
• Must possess basic project management skills to allow for facilitation of process improvement activities
• General computer skills required (Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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. 

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