Manufacturing/Production Ldr

Manufacturing/Production Ldr


Req Id: 1741


State/Province: Arizona


Business: Gore Medical Products


Category: Supply Chain


Sub-Category: Supply Chain


Work Arrangement: On-site


Posting Start Date: 5/28/26


Posting End Date: 6/12/26


About the Role

We are looking for a Production Leader to join our Leadership Team who will be responsible for directly leading a team that manufactures commercialized product, including manufacturing operators and Area Leads.


The 4th shift production leader is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing production team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. This role requires a strong focus on coaching, team engagement, operational discipline, and the application of lean manufacturing principles. As a key leader on 4th shift, this position sets the tone for a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.


4th shift hours are Friday - Monday, 6AM - 4:30PM. The 4th shift production leader is expected to spend a majority of their working time during the 4th shift hours. Salaried Associates regularly scheduled to work qualifying off-shift, evening, night, or weekend hours may be eligible for additional shift differential compensation in accordance with company policy.


This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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 manufacturing goals 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

Required Qualifications

• 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 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
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Certification and/or comparable lean certifications
• Successful completion of the Gore Production Leader Development Certification

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.


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