Area Leader Job at W. L. Gore & Associates
About Us: Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.
About the Industry: Externally focused, disciplined innovation drives Gore to develop new technology and create new products. Combining our materials science expertise with market insights, we deliver solutions that improve lives — from medical devices that heal patients, to fabrics that protect first responders in the line of duty. Learn more at gore.com/products/industries
About the Role: We are looking for a 3rd shift Area Leader for the Qualified for Regulatory Manufacturing team. In this role, you will be joining a growing team to help ensure we are meeting our operations objectives and business needs. The standard weekly hours are Sunday at 11pm – Friday at 7:30 am.
This role will be located at our Cherry Hill facility in Elkton, Maryland.
- Effectively communicate and achieve the tactical plan for the shift and area, while also partnering with the other shift leaders to ensure continuity across the shifts
- Utilize quality systems to ensure that processes consistently deliver products that meet customers’ expectations, legal, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with cross functional teams (Process Engineering, Skilled Trades, Quality, etc.) to champion projects in support of safety, quality, productivity improvements, and innovation (NPD) support
- Contribute to the observance of environmental, health, and safety requirements in the work area
- Actively participate and lead continuous improvement efforts
- Facilitate the weekly stand-up meeting for the team and occasionally present topics at the periodic team meetings
- Partner with Production Leaders to understand and influence shift staffing and cross training needs
- Model the Gore culture and lead by example to create an inclusive working environment
- Responsible for shift team performance, which includes addressing, communicating, and documenting performance issues
- Operate manufacturing equipment as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience running complex equipment
- Experience working within a defined quality system and making sound product quality decisions
- Experience delivering constructive feedback in a one-to-one communication style
- Experience utilizing Continuous Improvement tools to identify root cause and drive improvement within a team
- Experience influencing individuals and teams both within manufacturing and across support functions
- Demonstrated experience practicing and teaching the Gore Culture
- Demonstrated effective leading and/or sponsoring of associates
- Demonstrated success managing multiple and often conflicting priorities
- Demonstrated effective communication skills; both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment which includes wearing hairnet, frock, gloves, shoe covers and beard cover (where applicable), and no makeup
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous Team Leader experience
- Experience with MES or ERP transactions
- Experience in an FDA/GMP regulated environment
What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, health & well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at gore.com/careers
We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
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