Production Test Supervisor jobs in Florence, AL

**Position located in Red Bay, AL**

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 Red Bay, AL plant, you will be our Production Supervisor.

Key responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for directly managing shop floor employees and interacting with other supervisors and managers
• Serve as a shift leader: lead and direct employees to ensure costumer expectations are met in all manufacturing areas (safety, quality, delivery, cost, etc.).
• 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 providing daily direction and training to production, assembly, and other shop floor employees, ensuring efficient operations and processes. Responsible for communicating with staff and employees to drive alignment and consistency in goals and company objectives and to exceed customer expectations.
• Manage performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping expectations, and drive personal accountability. Recognize and address performance problems and provide coaching where appropriate. Ensure 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.
• Ensure a continuous focus is placed on process improvement and reduction of waste. Empower and encourage employees to continually evaluate and improve daily processes.
• Responsible for the reporting and tracking shift metrics.
• Shift: Rotating 12 hour shift 5pm-5am. 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, etc.

ABOUT YOU

• 5 years of specific manufacturing experience required
• Experience with lean tools and methodologies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coach, lead and empower people in a GEM environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, resolve conflict and manage performance expectations
• Ability to make decisions that are consistent with the goals of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of giving presentations to site and regional leadership
• Must be able to adapt styles in a quickly changing team environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change
• Must be a 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 skills and be able to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting expected timelines
• Must work well under pressure
• Demonstrated experience in using creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements while keeping in mind the needs of the business
• General computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suites (i.e. Excel and Word)
• Must be able to work any shift # of years of progressive experience (include previous titles, scope of responsibility, e.g., multi-site, global, # of direct reports, etc.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,250.00 - $73,660.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• This position is located in Red Bay, AL. Are you able to commute?

Work Location: In person