Sr Manager, Materials

Gates Corporation; Santa Catarina Otzolotepec; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee a plant or large area with potential country-level responsibility. The role carries budget ownership and accountability for the performance of multiple teams, requiring strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration across production and business functions.

You will influence senior leaders, manage resources, develop policies, and implement priority plans aligned with Gates' objectives.

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Manages a plant or large area within a corporate function; may have country level responsibility.
• Has budget responsibility for area or function.
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
• Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities.
• Impacts the business results of an area or sub-function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans.
• Guided by function policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan; incorporates understanding of objectives in goals and operating plans.
• Influences others internally and externally, including senior division executives, vendors or regulators.
• Applies in-depth understanding of business dynamics of own department within the division.
• Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities.
• Decision-making is guided by Functional/Regional/Country objectives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Job description

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

• Manages a plant or large area within a corporate function; may have country level responsibility
• Has budget responsibility for area or function
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
• Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Impacts the business results of an area or sub-function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans
• Guided by function policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan Incorporates understanding of business objectives and strategies in recommending functional goals and operating plans
• Identifies and resolves complex multi-dimensional business problems by looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline
• Decision making involves researching, analyzing and evaluating data and using judgment in applying professional expertise.
• Impacts the business results of an area or sub-function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans
• Guided by function policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan
• Incorporates understanding of business objectives and strategies in recommending functional goals and operating plans
• Influences others internally and externally, including senior division executives, vendors or regulators
• Applies in-depth understanding of the business dynamics of own department/district integrates within the division
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
• Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Decision-making is guided by Functional/Regional/Country objectives

Keys to Success

• Requires a comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards and principles

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reports
• Manages multiple related teams, typically through manager and/or team lead
• Manages large team of professionals and or managers
• Sets organizational priorities and allocates resources; executes department business plans
• Has team leadership, performance management and people development responsibility to build strong teams

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 11-15 years of experience

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.