Production Supervisor

Gates Corporation; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Brandon, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for directing daily manufacturing activities and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

The role requires coaching, problem-solving, and a focus on safety and quality, with opportunities to drive process improvements and workforce development. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or management experience recommended.
• Proven ability to coach, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and manage performance.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct production and assembly teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Enforce safety protocols and pursue continuous improvement in processes.
• Provide daily guidance, training, and performance feedback to staff.
• Monitor shift performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching

Problem solving

Planning

Customer focus

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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?

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 Brandon, SD plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.

Our Production Supervisor will be directing 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.

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, 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.

Shifts Available:

• 6:00am to 2:00pm

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.