Manager II, Manufacturing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the rubber mixing area, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to production schedules.
• Work closely with Production, QA and R&D teams for continuous improvement.
• Analyze mixing cycle times, energy consumption, and material utilization to enhance efficiency.
• Implement best practices for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Ensure proper maintenance of mixers, mills, and other equipment to minimize downtime.
• Supervise and mentor operators and technicians in the mixing area.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Drive compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations.
• Prepare reports for senior management and suggest improvement strategies.

Keys to Success

• Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.
• Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge and behavior,
• Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth
• Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reports
• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and sets priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for managers or associates
• Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 10-15 years of experience
• knowledge of 6-Sigma, policies and procedures, such as kaizens, kanbans, Error-Proofing, TPM, SMED,  SPC and 5-S, APQP & Quality concepts , Standard work, Cost reduction ideas.
• Strong knowledge of rubber mixing processes, formulations, and materials.
• Hands-on experience with internal mixers (Banbury, Kneader) and open mills.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-solving and process optimization expertise.
• Familiarity with ISO, IATF, or other relevant quality standards.
• Proficiency in data analysis and production planning tools.