Production Supervisor

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.

Our product line includes belts and hoses found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, and 3D printers, among many others.

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward‑thinking, open‑minded, and well‑rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Brandon, SD plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.

Our Production Supervisor will direct teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in overseeing daily manufacturing activities, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining safety protocols. Adept at training and motivating employees, optimizing workflows, and troubleshooting production to maximize efficiency. Work collectively with cross‑functional teams to meet production goals, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.

• 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.

• Associate degree in related fields:
  Business Administration, Engineering, Management - preferred.
• Minimum 2 years previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• 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.

• Full‑time position.
• 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) with company matching up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we operate across multiple time zones, we function as 'One Gates' with 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.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity 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.