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Operations Manager

Gates Corporation
vision insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Elizabethtown
300 College Street Road (Show on map)
Dec 03, 2025
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 Elizabethtown, Kentucky plant, you will be an Operations Manager. As our Operations Manager, you will oversee the overall business and operational functions of the facility. Ensuring production goals and objectives align with corporate expectations, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities (To Name A Few) Oversees manufacturing operations to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives. Collaborates with high-performance teams to drive business success. Prepares forecasts and analyzes key data, including labor, scrap, production efficiency, cost reductions, and product quality. Supports workforce management through effective hiring, training, onboarding, and retention strategies. Provides leadership to managers, supervisors, support staff, and production personnel Fosters a collaborative and empowered work environment that supports full compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement About You Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least eight years of relevant experience. Minimum of five years' experience in an operations or materials management environment preferred. Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including planning, organizing, communication, decision-making, and team motivation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Pay And 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. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.