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W. L. Gore & Associates · 4 days ago

Product Operations Leader

Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

W. L. Gore & Associates is seeking a Product Operations Leader to provide leadership to a cross-functional team responsible for the global supply and profitability of medical products. The role involves managing the product family value stream to ensure reliable supply and optimize performance.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, engage, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional commercial manufacturing team, including manufacturing leaders, product-aligned engineering, fostering collaboration and leadership growth

Drive the deployment and sustainment of the Gore Business System (GBS) across the organization, embedding its principles into daily operations and leadership behaviors to create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Collaborate with Supply Chain Leaders to define and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals that advance business, and functional, strategies, enhancing our ability to meet customer demand across metrics such as COGS, yield, productivity, build plan adherence, safety, and investment forecasts. Monitor KPI's for all team members to ensure appropriate problem solving when off track using standard daily management practices. Track action plans for correction

Cultivate a zero-injury culture, ensuring Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements and processes are fully integrated into business decisions and daily operations

Develop creative, value-driven solutions to reconcile supply and demand, balancing risk and opportunity in collaboration with key partners; identify and mitigate supply risks across sourcing, manufacturing, finished goods supply chain, and sales. Propose and align value stream objectives including CI initiatives, risk and mitigation strategies, aligned to the business objectives

Ensure compliance and adherence to workforce-related policies, including evolving quality systems and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of quality and accountability

Lead through change with positivity and resilience, ensuring effective execution of Medical and Enterprise-wide projects and initiatives that impact the team and operations

Drive alignment of demand and supply through S&OP process. Managing supply and inventory. Define long term global capacity plan for the product line ensuring all functions and suppliers are aligned. Ensure supply continuity and operational readiness for regional launches and design updates, meeting design control and regulatory standards while enabling timely execution

Support NPD teams regarding operations ensuring aligned stakeholder requirements are approved to meet supply chain standards, operational readiness and profitable value stream

Establish clear expectations of equitable and inclusive behaviors from Associates and act immediately to appropriately address unfair behavior

Qualification

Lean manufacturingPeople leadershipKPI managementSupply chain managementMechanical systemsLean Six Sigma CertificationTeam developmentInclusive work environmentCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or engineering, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant manufacturing experience

Minimum of 5 years of direct people leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams

Expertise in Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, daily management systems and tools (e.g., visual management, tiered meetings, root cause analysis) with a proven track record of optimizing efficiency, throughput, and operational performance

Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment with clear understanding of equitable practices

Deep understanding of mechanical systems and standardized manufacturing processes

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term strategic planning

Proven capability to coach, mentor, and develop associates and leaders across diverse functional disciplines, through excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to establish, track, and drive improvement against critical KPIs for manufacturing operations, including setting up regular performance reviews and course correction processes

Proven ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet tight deadlines in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Ability to travel up to 10%