EMEA Lean Transformation Expert

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. Based in our manufacturing facility in Kemalpaşa, you will be reporting to the EMEA Lean Transformation Manager who is based in Legnica (Poland) and you will join the EMEA Lean Transformation Team in charge of driving continuous improvement projects across the region. 

• Your main responsibility will be to deploy and cascade all facets of the Gates Production System (GPS) throughout our European facilities.
• This position is critical to Gates as it will play a major role in evaluating manufacturing processes to increase productivity.
• This is an exciting opportunity that will lead you to travel regularly to our European Plants to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to develop and maintain the lean manufacturing activities within the facility.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with leadership team to identify key projects that provide most benefits to Gates Europe
• Ensuring standardized global GPS policies and procedures are adopted by all European facilities to eliminate deviation and providing training to the plants as necessary
• Actively supporting the ongoing personal development and GPS activities of the SME’s to facilitate the continual progression of GPS.
• Developing, modifying and implementing processes, methods and controls
• Leading Kaizen European Events from concept to competition
• Reporting progress on defined projects

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 5 years of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience with record of results in a manufacturing environment. A Six Sigma certification is a great asset
• Thorough working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques
• Excellent Project Management skills with strong sense of time management and ability to manage high workload while meeting deadlines. Excellent organizational with independent, targeted and structured way of working
• Strong team leadership skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
• Outstanding influencing and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all employee levels in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
• Ability to train others to effectively use problem solving tools
• Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Minitab
• Fluency in English is must

This position requires frequent travels in EMEA, sometimes for extended period of times depending on the priorities. 

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.

GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data. Please see below the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to read in full. By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept this policy.

https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html 

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