Sr. Manager Manufacturing - Mill Room
Date: Dec 14, 2025
Location: Lalru, PB, IN, 140501
Company: Gates Corporation
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?
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.
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.