Lead the Engineering, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable rubber and textile manufacturing operations.
Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, and manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Identify and resolve production challenges through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term corrective actions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methods to reduce waste, improve workflow, and increase production capacity.
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and extend equipment life.
Utilize maintenance management systems (CMMS) and performance metrics to track equipment effectiveness, maintenance activities, and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, automation, equipment upgrades, and process improvements to support operational goals.
Plan and manage capital projects, including equipment installations, facility improvements, budgets, timelines, and contractor coordination.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS to improve manufacturing performance, maintain compliance, and support a safety-first culture.
Establish and maintain engineering and maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent and sustainable operations.
Monitor key performance indicators, including equipment uptime, scrap, labor efficiency, production output, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), to identify and drive improvements.
Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance employees while promoting teamwork, accountability, technical growth, and continuous improvement.
Manage departmental priorities, resources, and budgets to align with plant objectives and long-term business goals.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
8 plus years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience overseeing engineering, maintenance, or technical teams.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the rubber, textile, chemical, automotive, or industrial products industries.
Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability, or Project Management are a plus.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements.
Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, asset management, and equipment performance.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and implement organizational improvements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
BENEFITS
Full-Time
Bonus Eligible
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, additionally 8 sick days
11 paid holidays
401(k): company matching up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Relocation support is available for qualified candidates open to relocating to the Columbia, MO / surrounding area.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Nearest Major Market: Columbia Missouri
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