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qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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 Americas team. Located in
our Denver, CO office.
As a member of the Program Management organization, the Program Manager will
lead long range growth and manufacturing equipment upgrade initiatives from a
concept to scaled manufacturing. This leader will manage all project related
functions including project and technology validation, scopes,
schedules, budgets, layouts, capacity line balancing, stakeholders,
and associated reporting. This position will work across all internal
business groups to drive project success and operational improvement and will
be responsible for driving technology upgrades and growth efforts into
seamless
Partner with Product Line Management and Operations Organizations to
understand future demand levels and/or aging infrastructure then determine
the best means to solve for the desired capacity or improvement.
Projectized each initiative and deliver a full solution from revised facility
layouts, validated new manufacturing technology, tooling, line
balancing, to a final manufacturing process delivered to the facility with
best practices built into the process.
Execute on specific scope for top level project priorities, concentrating on
delivery, start-up and technical accuracy.
Develop, drive, and report on all activities associated with the assigned
projects as associated with scope, schedule, budget, procurement and
change management.
Act as the group's key contributor and manager for the corporate VAVE CRB
process, responsible for all documentation, data gathering, and
applicable approvals.
Work directly with the Global Procurement division in operations
(specifically the Indirect Procurement Manager) to coordinate NDAs,
MSAs, contract negotiations, bid events, maintenance agreements,
warranties, and technical partner relations.
Lead staff engineers, other engineering project managers and technical
partners to ensure that their specific scope of the project is clearly defined
and all questions/concerns are addressed.
Responsible for the generation and tracking of all project budgets. Works
directly with global finance, regional controllers, and plant controllers
on budget status, monthly reconciliation, and purchase order requests.
Take full ownership of projects and presents monthly on progress and or
decisions needed to the executive team.
Serve the Americas team as one of the top experts in executing on technically
challenging growth projects
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
Strong working relationships must be developed with each Manufacturing
Facility, Innovation, Product Development, Product Line Management,
Sales & Operational Planning, Procurement and Commercial is required.
Additional duties include:
Provide support to Regional and Plant Operations / Engineering to maintain
current capability, implement additional capabili ies, answer questions,
address concerns and remove cultural/technical barriers.
Provides technical/procedural expertise and guidance to others in
accomplishing projects as directed.
Work with outside vendors to acquire needed supplies, parts, and design
operation standards for process improvement implementation and
standardization.
ABOUT YOU
BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or Industrial Engineering
with a minimum of 8 years (2 years of experience can be substituted for a
technical MS Degree) in engineering in a technical role with specific
experience in process design, process improvement, Statistical Process
Control/Quality Control and lean six sigma applications.
Lean six sigma black belt certification from an accredited organization or
skilled manufacturing company
Proven ability to validate projects (business case and technical
feasibility) and then drive through project execution
Makes data driven decisions with ability to collect data needed if not readily
available
Preferred experience in process design for the manufacturing of rubber
belts, hydraulic hoses and/or related assemblies.
Experience in equipment specification, design, and integration for new and
existing processes.
Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems knowledge for
equipment design and implementation
Strong experience with process flow analysis and general manufacturing
principles
Good project management skills, including communication, execution and
follow-up assessment
Proven, positive results with capital planning and budgeting experience with
projects >$5M
Ability to work in a matrix management environment across multiple cultures
Results oriented; seeks effective, creative solutions to process problems
Excellent oral and written presentation skills in front of all levels of the
organization
Knowledgeable in the use of engineering software
Computer Aided Design, Minitab, Office Suite, Product Lifecycle