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Gates Corporation · 4 days ago

Senior Project Manager

Denver, CO

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. The Senior Project Manager will lead strategic initiatives, manage project-related functions, and drive operational improvements across various business groups to ensure project success.

Industrial Automation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead long, strategic, region-wide initiatives from concept through scaled operations

Manage all project-related functions, including project validation, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, capacity line balancing, stakeholder management, and associated reporting

Work across all internal business groups to drive project success and operational improvements

Drive technology upgrades and growth efforts into seamless manufacturing

Execute on specific scope for top-level project priorities, concentrating on delivery, start-up, and technical accuracy

Develop, drive, and report on all activities associated with assigned projects as they relate to scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and change management

Act as the group’s key contributor and manager for driving improved supply chain processes as needed for project success

Work directly with the Global Procurement division in operations to coordinate NDAs, MSAs, contract negotiations, bid events, maintenance agreements, warranties, and technical partner relations

Lead supply chain, IT, transportation, and operations teams to ensure their specific scope of the project is clearly defined and all questions/concerns are addressed

Responsible for the generation and tracking of all project budgets

Work directly with global finance, regional controllers, and plant controllers on budget status, monthly reconciliation, and purchase order requests

Take full ownership of projects and present monthly progress and decisions needed to the executive team

Provide support to regional and plant operations/engineering to maintain current capability, implement additional capabilities, answer questions, address concerns, and remove cultural/technical barriers

Provide technical/procedural expertise and guidance to others in accomplishing projects as directed

Work with outside vendors to acquire needed supplies and parts and design operating standards for process improvement implementation and standardization

Qualification

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementOracleSAPProcess DesignStatistical Process ControlBudgetingData-Driven Decision MakingBilingual (Spanish)Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

Required

BS Degree in Supply Chain or Business with a minimum of 10 years (2 years of experience can be substituted for a technical MS Degree) in supply chain role with specific experience in process design, process improvement, Statistical Process Control/Quality Control and lean six sigma applications

Lean six sigma black belt certification from an accredited organization or skilled manufacturing company

Proven ability to validate projects (business case and technical feasibility) and then drive through project execution

Makes data driven decisions with ability to collect data needed if not readily available

Experience in inventory planning

Strong experience with process flow analysis and general manufacturing principles

Good project management skills, including communication, execution and follow-up assessment

Proven, positive results with capital planning and budgeting experience with projects >$10M

Ability to work in a matrix management environment across multiple cultures

Results oriented; seeks effective, creative solutions to process problems

Excellent oral and written presentation skills in front of all levels of the organization

Knowledgeable in Oracle/ SAP

Strong technical English proficiency

10-25% travel will be required, mostly within North and South America

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred

Preferred experience in process design for the manufacturing of rubber belts, hydraulic hoses and/or related assemblies

Supply Chain Optimization

Bi or Multi-lingual (Spanish)

Knowledge of real-time data acquisition including sensor selection, implementation, and calibration

PMP

ERP: Oracle or SAP

Benefits

Bonus Eligible

Relocation is provided

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 + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued

401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match

Tuition Reimbursement