Global Manufacturing Leader
About the Role: We are looking for a Global Manufacturing Leader to join our team. The Global Manufacturing Leader is a critical role in the Supply Chain Team and is responsible/accountable to define and execute the manufacturing strategy, which includes network optimization and effective and efficient manufacturing organization structure.
This role will be located at our facility in Newark, Delaware.
Responsibilities:
- Drive Operational excellence, improvements and culture change in the GPS manufacturing organization
- Understand what “GOOD” looks like and the drive and urgency to define/execute that vision
- Design metrics based on requirements to immediately “point gaps” in manufacturing execution
- Drive capital improvements or requirements based on productivity, capacity and compliance goals
- Communicate directly and effectively with Associates to resolve challenges regardless of their role or difference of opinion
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years experience managing a global manufacturing organization and a growth trend in responsibility in manufacturing or equivalent in Supply chain
- Experience setting up production systems and metrics to drive improvements in operational excellence
- Breadth of leadership experience. Experience leading EH&S and Facilities
- Strong financial acumen to translate Manufacturing improvements to financials
- Strong fundamentals in operational execution metrics and tools
- Strong understanding of what "GOOD" looks like when defining plant/mfg performance. Experience driving capital improvements/requirements based on productivity, capacity or compliance improvements in collaboration with the Engineering Leader
- Track record of driving manufacturing improvements with well defined KPI’s
- Track record establishing manufacturing KPI’s to financial performance
- Actively demonstrates Gore’s guiding principles and fosters an environment of inclusion, authenticity, and humility
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing conditions and a track record of delivering outstanding results in new and tough situations
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into priorities/goals, drive performance and engagement through coaching and feedback, measures outcomes and hold others accountable for results
- Ability to drive change with sense of urgency and embed operational excellence culture in manufacturing
- Ability to travel up to 25%
This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.
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
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 covered 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 U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
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