Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Category:

Operations

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

This position is responsible to build and drive a continuous improvement culture at the facility level. The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager will use Lean and Six Sigma tools to develop, lead and implement projects which improve operational efficiency and deliver savings which improve our profitability, market position, and competitiveness. Must be able to guide and direct work for Engineers and technicians for critical defect reduction projects, key throughput improvement projects under GPS-1 & GPS-2 umbrella aimed at improving facility Flex Model metrics. Responsible for capital planning/budgeting and execution.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Maintain and comply with GPS directives: Includes leading engineering teams to complete lean six sigma projects, maintain current GPS documentation, and ensure all value streams comply with GPS reporting and showing improvements.

• Work with Corporate GPS leadership in establishing metrics and documentation that will monitor plant performance.

• Lead efforts to improve plant metrics in quality, safety, and productivity, utilizing Cross functional CI teams for root cause analysis for sustainable results.

• Ensures optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas to accommodate the changing production requirements.

• Coordinates capital projects for process enhancement and to improve internal and external customer satisfaction, conducting research and ensuring proper approvals

• Develop and update Business unit production capacity analysis and lead efforts to close the gap between current vs True North.

• Champion Root cause analysis and subsequent corrective actions for recurring Operations defects as well as Equipment downtime failures.

• Mentor/Coach Engineering & CI Team to execute critical Plant projects to meet stated deliverables, within budget and on time with a key emphasis on developing solutions that are sustained.

• Partner with Plant PDG/MDG & Corporate Engineering group to develop tangible innovative solutions to chronic manufacturing problems for short term as well as long term gains.

• This position is responsible for directing work and guiding a team of Process Engineers, Industrial/CI Engineers, and technical personnel to achieve plant targets. Daily interaction and direction with team to ensure Gates Production Systems are maintained and followed.

• Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below. This is a safety-sensitive position.