Gates

Materials Manager

Gates$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing
  • Experience managing lean implementation is a plus
  • High mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Develop policies and procedures for procurement
  • Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors
  • Manage purchasing operations to meet material goals
  • Maintain balanced inventory levels
  • Ensure proper selection of products for global customers
  • Assist in shipping, receiving, and product control
  • Process documentation for accuracy and compliance

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance starting 1st day of month after hire
  • 3 weeks paid vacation plus 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with up to 6% company matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement assistance
  • Employee Discounts available
Full Job Description
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 Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be a Materials Manager.

As a Materials Manager, you will guide a team to ensure seamless operations that meet customer expectations in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, inspiring plant employees to uphold high standards in all manufacturing areas. Additionally, you will mentor associates in evaluating sales orders, schedules, and inventory records to optimize raw material and part availability, ensuring efficient and joint production planning.

Keys Responsibilities (To Name A Few)

  • Assist in developing policies, procedures, and goals for procuring goods and services.
  • Provide management, coaching, and guidance to supervisors, fostering their growth and success.
  • Manage purchasing operations, ensuring all materials and supplies meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
  • Maintain balanced inventory levels in alignment with plant guidelines and team goals.
  • Ensure the proper selection and application of products and services for global customers.
  • Provide assistance in shipping, receiving, and product control to maintain efficient operations.
  • Process documentation through internal systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.


About You

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent 8 years of experience
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing required
  • Experience managing a workforce through lean implementation is a plus.
  • High mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve effectively.
  • Proficient in computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.


Pay And Benefits

  • Full-Time
  • 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

PAY & BENEFITS
  1. Full-Time
  2. Bonus Eligible
  3. Relocation is not provided
  4. Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
  5. Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
  6. 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
  7. Tuition Reimbursement

About Gates

Gates Industrial Corporation plc, based in Denver, Colorado, is a manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products, which are used in diverse industrial and automotive applications. The company employs over 14,000 and has sales and manufacturing operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Learn more about Gates
Size
15,050 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.4 million
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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