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Production Supervisor

Gates Corporation
vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Missouri, Columbia
Feb 26, 2025

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 Columbia MO plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.

As a Production Supervisor you will focus on safety, efficiency, and team development. Adept at fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by clearly communicating expectations, enforcing safety protocols, and providing hands-on training to production and assembly teams

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

  • Foster a culture of safety by promoting and reinforcing best practices.
  • Clearly communicate expectations, enforce adherence to safety protocols, and hold employees accountable for infractions, conducting investigations as necessary.
  • Provide daily guidance and training to production and assembly teams to ensure efficient operations and optimized workflows.
  • Oversee performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping standards while fostering a culture of accountability.
  • Address performance issues, recognize achievements, and provide coaching and development opportunities as needed.
  • Administer company policies and workplace procedures fairly and consistently.
  • Cultivate a results-focused environment that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Drive process improvements and waste reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency.
  • Empower employees to assess and refine daily processes for ongoing operational improvements.
  • Monitor, track, and report shift performance metrics.
  • Maintain open and effective communication with employees and management to align team ideas with company goals and exceed customer expectations.

ABOUT YOU

  • Associate degree Related fields: Business Administration, Engineering, or Management -preferred
  • 5 years previous Supervisory or Management experience required
  • Proven ability to coach, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and manage performance expectations effectively.
  • Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Proactive in anticipating and addressing the needs of both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to apply creativity to develop quality solutions and drive process improvements.
  • Fundamental project management skills to facilitate process improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency in general computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Full-Time
  • 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

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.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.


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