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Production Supervisor - Off Shift
Siloam Springs, AR
Job Description
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 Siloam Springs, AR manufacturing plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.
- Lead and direct employees to ensure we meet customer expectations in all manufacturing areas including safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Supervisor will be over nightshift on rotating 12 hours shifts (6pm -6am) with additional hours as required
- Will manage 80-90 direct reports and have responsibility for performance management and day-to-day coaching to ensure success
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Provide daily direction and training to shop floor employees who perform work in production, assembly, and other shop floor areas ensuring efficient operations and processes
- Communicate with staff and employees to drive alignment and consistency to goals and company objectives
- 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
- Ensure a continuous focus is placed on process improvement and reduction of waste
- Empower and encourage employees to continually evaluate and improve daily processes
- Ensure a safety-driven culture
- Ensure expectations are clearly articulated, safe work practices are adhered to, and hold employees accountable for safety infractions
- Investigate safety related issues or violations
- Responsible for reporting and tracking of shift metrics
ABOUT YOU
- High School education required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2 - 5 years of supervisory experience required, preferably in manufacturing
- Ability to work extended shifts with flexibility in schedule to support team as needed
- Requires a working knowledge of equipment and production processes
- Demonstrated ability to coach, lead and empower people
- Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, resolve conflict and manage performance expectations
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt and flex styles in a quickly changing team environment
- Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed
- Must have strong organizational and planning skills
- Be able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks while meeting expected timelines
- Take action, anticipate the needs of internal and external customers, and self-direct to achieving results.
- Use creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements while keeping in mind the needs of the business.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- General computer skills to include proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products (i.e. Excel and Word)
- Must be able to work any shift and weekends as needed
- 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 our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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.
ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?
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.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 to 5 years
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