Engineering & Maintenance Manager

• •Lead the Engineering, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable rubber and textile manufacturing operations.
• •Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, equipment performance, and manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• •Identify and resolve production challenges through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term corrective actions.
• •Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methods to reduce waste, improve workflow, and increase production capacity.
• •Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and extend equipment life.
• •Utilize maintenance management systems (CMMS) and performance metrics to track equipment effectiveness, maintenance activities, and improvement opportunities.
• •Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, automation, equipment upgrades, and process improvements to support operational goals.
• •Plan and manage capital projects, including equipment installations, facility improvements, budgets, timelines, and contractor coordination.
• •Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS to improve manufacturing performance, maintain compliance, and support a safety-first culture.
• •Establish and maintain engineering and maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent and sustainable operations.
• •Monitor key performance indicators, including equipment uptime, scrap, labor efficiency, production output, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), to identify and drive improvements.
• •Lead, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance employees while promoting teamwork, accountability, technical growth, and continuous improvement.
• •Manage departmental priorities, resources, and budgets to align with plant objectives and long-term business goals.

• •Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• •8 plus years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• •Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience overseeing engineering, maintenance, or technical teams.
• •Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the rubber, textile, chemical, automotive, or industrial products industries.
• •Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability, or Project Management are a plus.
• •Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and continuous improvement practices.
• •Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements.
• •Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, asset management, and equipment performance.
• •Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and implement organizational improvements.
• •Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

• •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
• •Relocation support is available for qualified candidates open to relocating to the Columbia, MO / surrounding area.

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.