Global Product Line Manager, Rubber Synchronous Belts

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 Englewood office, you will be driving the next phase of our company's growth. This role is involved in the development and implementation of product line strategic plans, including market and competitive analysis and identifying strategic initiatives that drive profitable growth. You will lay out product roadmaps and work with engineering to lay out technology roadmaps that support these product roadmaps. This role is crucial as you will identify, justify and select new product development projects and marketing programs to obtain desired growth in incoming orders and sales and achieve profitability targets. You'll support the formulation of all short-term and long-term objectives and business plans for their product line, including meeting orders, sales, market share, price realization, profitability, quality, delivery and vitality metrics. The PLM will partner with operations to ensure the manufacturability and delivery of product per growth projections.

Key responsibilities:

• Supports P&L for the product line, including strategic planning and tactical managing to achieve financial and operating metrics.
• Conducts voice of the customer interviews and feeds customer desires into internal organization through customer visits, industry association participation, and competitive research.
• Develop and review business cases for potential investments of company resource and promote according to rigorous prioritization process.
• Support and drive the New Product Development process for the product line to achieve desired results. Ensure that feature, quality, and cost objectives are reached and that schedules are kept. Prepares required market launch and commercialization materials. Document product specs, strategy, plans, training needs, act as overall project manager.
• Maintain current knowledge and expertise of product engineering technologies, new product designs, competitor capabilities and practices, market conditions, and market channels in order to develop short-term and long-term product design and necessary manufacturing strategies.
• Continually analyze and interpret customer questions, requirements, or problems.
• Support the preparation of effective quotations, bids, and related negotiation documentation for the sales of products produced by the company.

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• High level of interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships.
• Strategic mindset and strong business acumen
• Ability to influence with and without authority
• Global work experience and perspective
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Business from an accredited institution required;
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a combination of marketing, outside field sales, application engineering and/or product engineering or business development
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and graphical representation of large data sets.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills to deliver high quality executive-ready presentations
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Salary: $118,000 - $135,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not 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

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.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer 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.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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