Materials Manager: Lean Operations & Supply Chain Lead

Gates Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation + 11 holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Red Bay, AL is seeking a Materials Manager to lead a team and oversee end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, production planning, scheduling and inventory control to meet safety, quality and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, lean manufacturing knowledge, strong problem-solving, and proficiency with MS Office; must be eligible to work in the United States; this is a full-time on-site role with relocation not

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3+ direct reports to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and supplier relations.
• Coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities including planning and scheduling.
• Mentor associates and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies and CSP execution.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gates Corporation in Red Bay, AL is seeking a Materials Manager to lead a team and oversee end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, production planning, scheduling and inventory control to meet safety, quality and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, lean manufacturing knowledge, strong problem-solving, and proficiency with MS Office; must be eligible to work in the United States; this is a full-time on-site role with relocation not