Materials Manager

Job Category:

Operations

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

The Materials Manager is responsible for managing materials and production process, so that customer expectations are fulfilled with quality products in a safety driven culture. The Materials Manager while utilizing systematic processes to meet ISO 9001, OHSASA 18001 must achieve continuous improvement for long term enhancements of our competitive position. Scope of the role includes purchasing, receiving, customer service, planning, scheduling, and tool crib activities.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Responsible for product and material control for the plant.

• Manages direct reports who review sales orders, perform customer service activities manufacturing schedules and inventory control records to determine quantities of and delivery schedules for raw materials and purchased parts and assemblies required to sustain scheduled production.

• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring of area or line supervisors reporting to them.

• Prepare and distribute various required reports and/or statistics. Processes documents through internal systems.

• Other tasks or duties as assigned.

• 5% of travel