Manufacturing/Production Ldr

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all production area activities including daily management and metrics, safety, quality, and delivery objectives
• Achieved through high presence in the production area (30% minimum)
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, yield, and quality
• Optimize resources as it relates to staffing, and equipment, in addition to achieving productivity and cost goals to ensure efficiency and business continuity
• Model and promote the Gore Business System (GBS) approach to apply lean manufacturing tools such as daily management, 6S, standard work, structured problem solving, and root cause analysis
• Ensure all environmental health and safety requirements are met and documented through incident management and investigation
• Work cross-functionally with all manufacturing support functions, including engineering, planning, QA, EH&S, Shop Services, HR, etc. to deliver daily and weekly mfg goal in a safe and inclusive environment
• Communicate shift status, key issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership, other shifts, and other teams
• Maintain compliance with training expectations as required for this position to include manufacturing review within the quality system
• Establishes clear expectations of equitable and inclusive behaviors from Associates and acts immediately to appropriately address negatively impactful or unfair behavior

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of hands-on responsibility for supporting teams, managing processes, and driving business outcomes in day-to-day operations in lieu of degree
• Experience utilizing daily management systems to ensure work is aligned with business objectives
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to effectively escalate information locally, and cross-functionally to drive root cause and support decision making
• Navigate a quality system and enforce manufacturing procedures in a regulated environment
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated success in creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment with a clear understanding of equitable practices
• Demonstrated success in applying lean tools in day-to-day operations and continuous improvement activities
• Proven ability to clearly communicate goals, expectations, and feedback at all levels (operators, leaders, manufacturing support)
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond quickly to changing conditions
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with flexibility to modify working hours to meet shift specific commitments

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Gore Production Leader Development Certification
• Experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Certification and/or comparable Lean certifications; or applied knowledge of Gore Business System (GBS) initiatives