Production Supervisor

Gates Corporation; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Red Bay, Alabama, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams toward operational excellence. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while guiding daily production and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to coach teams. This full-time position offers benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, holidays, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Management preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or management experience.
• Proven ability to coach, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and manage performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams to achieve operational excellence and safety.
• Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Train and motivate production and assembly teams for efficient operations.
• Improve workflows and drive continuous improvement across shifts.
• Monitor shift performance metrics and report results to management.
• Maintain open communication with employees and management to align with goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Decision making

Organization

Education

Associate degree in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 Red Bay 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.

Keys 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reportsof technicians and/or production staff
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care

About You

• Associate degree Related fields: Business Administration, Engineering, Management -preferred
• Minimum 2 years previous Supervisory or Management experience required
• 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.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Relocation is not provided
• 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 + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.