Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

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.

Lets 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 Elizabethtown, KY plant, you will be a Production Supervisor.

Our Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing a team of production employees to safely achieve daily operational goals for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. This role provides hands-on leadership by coaching employees, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day manufacturing activities, monitors key performance metrics, ensures compliance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements, and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes while maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, communicating expectations, enforcing safety policies, and conducting investigations as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop production and assembly teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, quality, and housekeeping while fostering accountability and recognizing strong performance.
• Address performance concerns through coaching, corrective action, and consistent administration of company policies and procedures.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency.
• Empower team members to identify and implement improvements that optimize daily operations and workflow.
• Monitor, analyze, and report shift performance metrics to support operational objectives and customer requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with employees and leadership to align business objectives, improve collaboration, and exceed customer expectations.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment while ensuring compliance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach employees, drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and manage performance effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment with knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor practices a plus
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other business systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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.