About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Practitioner to join our Gore Business System (GBS) office to help tackle some of the most complex challenges as we transform Gore Medical. In this role, you will be a strategic partner to our Commercial Sales and Marketing Organization, driving global adoption of the Gore Business System. As a GBS Specialist, you will collaborate with, influence, and coach leaders and teams to empower associates, optimize processes, and solve critical problems. Your work will be essential in delivering sustainable results and advancing our mission to improve more lives.
This position will be located at one of our facilities in Phoenix or Flagstaff, Arizona or Elkton, Maryland with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
Pay and Benefits
- $102,000 - $170,000 per year
- Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics
- Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits
Responsibilities
- Support Gore Business Systems (GBS) implementation across Gore Medical
- Facilitate teams in Kaizen and rapid process-improvement, from problem identification through solution implementation and successful monitoring
- Utilize data, best practices, and prior Continuous Improvement deployment experience to identify performance gaps, work with local leaders to develop and execute improvement plans
- Utilize a structured problem-solving approach to analyze current conditions, identify improvement opportunities, and deploy appropriate Lean tools to resolve
- Coach others to create and execute methods to promote desired process-improvement behavior
- Support development and delivery of GBS tools and training content
- Continuously expand knowledge of process improvement through external benchmarking
- Actively support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in alignment with Gore’s Culture and Principles
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Ops Management, or Minimum 5 years of successful Operations Leadership and or Continuous Improvement work history
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience implementing continuous improvement, Lean, and/or six sigma applications
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to transparently communicate and relate to people at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to coach, lead and influence both individually and broadly across the division (including leading leaders)
- Demonstrated lean or operational excellence proficiency
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training materials, simulations, and exercises
- Proven ability to facilitate kaizen, diverse problem solving and improvement events
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Travel up to 25%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a Commercial function such as sales or marketing
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.
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.
