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W. L. Gore & Associates · 3 days ago

Production Manager

Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

W. L. Gore & Associates is seeking a Production Manager to join their Leadership Team. This role is responsible for leading a high-performing production team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals while applying lean manufacturing principles.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

No H1B

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 (40% minimum)

Responsible for the performance and development (P&D) of individuals and team to include time approval, performance management, contribution and compensation (C&C)

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

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

Qualification

Lean manufacturingData analysisQuality system navigationProduction managementTeam leadershipCoaching skillsRegulated environment experienceGore Business System (GBS)Communication skillsProactive change managementCleanroom environmentConflict resolutionIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree or minimum 3 years of hands-on responsibility for leading people, managing processes, and driving business outcomes in day-to-day operations

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

Experience navigating a quality system and enforcing 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, including applied knowledge of Gore Business System (GBS) initiatives

Proven ability to clearly communicate goals, expectations, and feedback at all levels (operators, leaders, manufacturing support)

Ability to be pro-active, identify, and drive changes using influence and followership

Demonstrated 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