Manufacturing Director, Sr.

About the role

Gates is seeking a senior Manufacturing Director to lead end‑to‑end operations for its North America Fluid Power business. The role oversees seven manufacturing plants and the associated supply chain, driving strategy execution, operational excellence, and financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Set and communicate a clear vision aligned with the Fluid Power North America strategy.
• Champion the Gates Production System (GPS) and Lean principles across all sites.
• Deliver consistent SQDCI performance and own EBITDA growth, cost discipline, and productivity targets.
• Build high‑performing, diverse leadership teams and develop succession pipelines.
• Lead transformation initiatives such as digitalization, automation, and Lean deployment.
• Ensure safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and a zero‑incident culture.
• Partner with commercial teams to align operations with customer expectations and drive profitable growth.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading multi‑site manufacturing operations in North America.
• Strong track record of delivering safety, quality, delivery, cost, and EBITDA targets.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable operational plans.
• Demonstrated talent for building and coaching senior leadership teams.
• Experience managing capital investment, automation, and continuous‑improvement programs.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact business within a global leader in fluid power solutions.
• Competitive compensation and performance‑based incentives.
• Support for professional development and leadership growth.