About the Role

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

The first day 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 day shift, this position sets the tone for a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Day shift hours are Monday – Thursday, 5:00 am– 3:30 pm.  The day shift Production Leader is expected to spend a majority of their working time during the day shift hours. This position is located in Phoenix, 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 (30% 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
• 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 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
  
• 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
  
• 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

• 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