Plant Manager
Gates Industrial · Salem, NH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Gates Industrial (industrial) in Salem, NH.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $115k–$161k.
Median of the low and high ends of 382 live postings that list pay, out of 1182 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Hampshire plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live production postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 36%
- EHS / safety 36%
- Team leadership 36%
- Automation 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Gates Industrial
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Send a short, curious note
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Gates IndustrialAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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 Salem, NH plant, you will be a Plant Manager.
The Plant Manager will lead the overall performance and direction of our Gates Power Transmission manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who is passionate about developing people, strengthening operations, and driving measurable business results.
With responsibility across Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Supply Chain, the Plant Manager will lead a cross-functional organization and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI), along with the financial performance of the facility.
Through the Gates Production System (GPS) and a disciplined Daily Management System (DMS), this leader will build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a visible, hands-on leader who can develop strong teams, solve complex operational challenges, and position the facility for sustainable long-term performance.
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(to name a few)
- •Lead all plant operations, including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Supply Chain, to achieve Annual Operating Plan and business objectives.
- •Drive plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) through disciplined Daily Management Systems, KPI reviews, and Leader Standard Work.
- •Own plant financial performance, including P&L, productivity, absorption, budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement.
- •Champion a strong safety and quality culture focused on risk reduction, defect prevention, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
- •Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity, equipment utilization, process stability, and overall operational performance.
- •Drive structured problem solving and prioritize key improvement initiatives based on operational and financial impact.
- •Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team while strengthening accountability, ownership, and succession planning.
- •Partner across Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Human Resources to support business and customer objectives.
- •Lead major operational initiatives, including new product introductions, capital investments, capacity expansion, and process improvement.
- •Align plant priorities with broader business strategy and deploy best practices across the organization.
About you
- •Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred. MBA is a plus.
- •10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in plant or operations leadership.
- •Demonstrated experience leading Daily Management Systems, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Strong financial acumen with experience managing plant P&L, budgeting, cost performance, productivity, and absorption.
- •Proven success improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) performance through data-driven decision-making and structured problem solving.
- •Strong people leadership skills with experience developing leaders, building accountability, and driving organizational performance.
- •Ability to lead cultural and operational change while balancing business priorities, customer expectations, and long-term performance goals.
- •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Benefits
- •Full-Time
- •Bonus Eligible
- •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.