Operations Manager
Gates Corporation
Operations
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
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
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Poplar Bluff, MO plant, you will be an Operations Manager.
As our Operations Manager you will oversee the overall business and operational functions of the facility. Ensures production goals and objectives align with corporate expectations, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Keys Responsibilities (to a name a few)
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
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Poplar Bluff, MO plant, you will be an Operations Manager.
As our Operations Manager you will oversee the overall business and operational functions of the facility. Ensures production goals and objectives align with corporate expectations, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Keys Responsibilities (to a name a few)
- Oversees manufacturing operations to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Collaborates with high-performance teams to drive business success.
- Prepares forecasts and analyzes key data, including labor, scrap, production efficiency, cost reductions, and product quality.
- Supports workforce management through effective hiring, training, onboarding, and retention strategies.
- Provides leadership to managers, supervisors, support staff, and production personnel.
- 3+ direct reports
- Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and sets priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
- Has performance management and people development responsibility for managers or associates
- Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least eight years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of five years' experience in an operations or materials management environment preferred.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including planning, organizing, communication, decision-making, and team motivation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Full-Time
- Bonus Eligible
- Relocation is not provided
- 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 + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement