General Manager, Oil & Gas

General Manager, Oil & Gas

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77086

Company: Gates Corporation

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?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

OVERVIEW: The General Manager, Global Oil & Gas, has responsibility for the manufacturing operations, commercial activities and total performance of the Global Oil & Gas assembled product business (Engineering and Services). Addressable product markets include Upstream Drilling, Upstream Services, Hydrocarbon Transport Systems and downstream Refining & Facilities segments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the P&L for Gates E&S across the Global Market, ensuring that the business meets or exceeds both its top-line and bottom-line results.
• Develop and execute strategic and operating plans that align with the BU and Company objectives.
• Ensures end user customer and distribution channel partner relationships are effective for Gates to continuously improve its market share position and deliver superior margins.
• Has a core responsibility to lead the business development efforts for Gates E&S globally.
• Lead sales and marketing strategy to drive profitable revenue growth across target markets and channel.
• Ensure effective go-to-market execution, pricing discipline, and customer segmentation.
• Provide leadership and oversight of manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Drive operational excellence using lean, continuous improvement, and productivity initiatives.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operations activities related to product storage, assembly, testing and delivery of high- and low-pressure products.
• Ensures continuous synergy between Gates E&S and other Gates activities, including specifically the Industrial Replacement and Fluid Power businesses.

Keys to Success

Significant experience in global Oil and Gas upstream activities with experience in the provision of products and/or services to the drilling market. Exposure and experience to other core O&G markets including midstream and/or downstream activities would be beneficial. Possesses existing relationships with primary customer base (Drilling operators, Oilfield Service providers, and / or O&G OEM suppliers). Ability to develop and lead effective and capable multi-site plant operations in particular establishing systematic continuous improvement programs. Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments related to the global O&G industry including but not limited to API 7k and 16c standards and recommended practices. Strong business acumen with the ability to control costs and to optimize business performance to translate revenues into bottom line results.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing operations, management and leadership experience. Proven experience with Global P&L ownership and managing complex multi-site operations At least 5 years of experience in global commercial activities related to product sales to industrial markets in the Oil & Gas industry. Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.

Pay & Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $240,000 - $270,000 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 Flexible Time Off 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.

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. 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. 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.