Supervisor

at  Gates Corporation

Driven by Possibility
Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.
We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers” demanding expectations. 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. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers” operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Three (3) year of post-secondary in related field of equivalent experience and five (5) years in a manufacturing automotive industry with exposure to Materials Management Systems
• Basic knowledge and understanding of production, as well as familiarity with high volume manufacturing environment is a must
• Working knowledge of TS16949 and ISO 14001 standards as applicable to the position along with MRP system related experience
• Knowledge of logistics and transportation would be an asset.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Problem Solving
• Self-Motivated
• Time Managamenet Skills - Ability to organize programs, conduct daily activities in order to achieve departmental objectives
• Communication Skills with union employees, management, etc.
• Computer Skills - Able to prepare reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintain records to comply with corporate and local policy and TS16949
• Demonstrated ability to handle and coordinate special projects

• Supervises the daily work schedules of warehouse and material handling employees involved in performing a combination of: shipping, receiving, loading and unloading trucks, stacking, picking, packing and palletizing finished products and product delivery to and from manufacturing work centers
• Determine space requirements for storage and schedules delivery and distribution of products, parts, and accessories to achieve distribution objectives and meet customer requirements
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports to identify slow-moving and/or surplus stock
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and a safe, clean environment
• Recommend changes in procedures to improve the operating efficiency of the unit
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a group of employees. Responsible for training and development of Warehouse Workers
• Develop a daily build schedule to ensure 100% daily customer support of OE and Service product
• Coordinate the movement of supplier returnable containers to ensure adequate supply and timely delivery. Actively participates in the waste management process