Gates Corporation is Hiring | Engineer – Production |

Position – Engineer – Production
Company – Gates Corporation
Location – Pune, Maharashtra, IN

Job description

DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.

We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. 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. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are searching for an Engineer – Production who possesses the operational skills to operate effectively in a matrix environment and has confidence in driving aggressive growth plans. The person should have a consultative and collaborative style, and a proven track record/achievement. We are only shortlisting driven, resilient, enterprising, agile, and motivated individuals who want to be part of a growing company.

THE ROLE

This role is responsible for executing forecasting tools and scenario planning and making strategies and actions plan to achieve production plans together with Local functional leaders (i.e. Innovation, Operations, Finance, HR, IT, and Supply Chain) to achieve the overall organization’s objectives. In addition, this role would have to liaise with the Multi-discipline team including support functions, to delight our Internal and External stakeholders.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, and manage inventory management activities to support efforts to achieve productivity. The role shall carry out tactical activities to have inventory in stock

The assigned territories include Fluid Power businesses in India. The specific responsibilities will fall into three primary areas:

Maximum 3 pointers per accountability

Accountability #1: Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

• Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labor required.
• Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders, and support in customer audits.
• Adherence to Production Plan as per S&OP team and delivery to the Logistic department after completion of all quality processes for final dispatch to customer.
• Production: Ensure daily line output while ensuring proper resource allocation, Manpower, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance

• Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
• Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the workers’ well-being into account, and that also minimize the carbon footprint.
• Maintaining daily production activity in the logbook and good communication with supervisor and manager.
• Process Improvements & Standardization: Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for concerned manufacturing processes to ensure good speed, consistency and compliance with industry standards.

Accountability #3: People:

• The position is expected to conform to all posted HSE requirements to be within the manufacturing work area.
• Diagnosing problems in the production line and providing recommendations and training.
• Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, and sharing knowledge with co-workers.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do.
• Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge and behavior,
• Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth
• Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent reports Manager – S&OP & operate in individual contributor capacity.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This person must have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment in the assigned countries or region.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years, of proven track record in and understanding of ERP/MRP systems Operations and their use in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Diploma in Mechanical other related discipline, post-graduation in Management will be favorable.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills.
• Good Planning and Organizing Capabilities.
• Leadership & Innovative Skills
• Effective Time and Resource Management Skills.
• Excellent problem solving and statistical analysis skills.
• Proven ability in multitasking and prioritizing workload

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (travel, etc)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment. Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.