Director of Operations - New Product Development Integration

About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Operations Leader to join the Gore Medical Finished Goods Supply Chain (FGSC) team, supporting New Product Development. In this role, you will represent FG Supply Chain for all new product development and integration efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of the FGSC value streams for all products in alignment with business and supply chain strategies to ensure stable, profitable and scalable products and processes at launch.

This position will be located at our Fisher Point facility in Flagstaff, Arizona or our Phoenix 3 facility in Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with an operations, supply chain, or technical emphasis, OR a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 7 years demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years leading other leaders
• Experience driving results related to cost effective and reliable supply of commercial product by holding teams accountable to metrics, goals, and timeline commitments; Track record of effective planning, team-building, and organization skills with a strong bias toward execution and results
• Ability to develop a working understanding of FGSC processes, digital systems, and integrations and articulate the considerations and constraints relative to the needs of new product development teams
• Demonstrated success driving standardization and common processes to improve effectiveness by utilizing operational excellence/lean manufacturing concepts
• Clear understanding of how the Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations functions influence business outcomes, and ability convey connections and interdependencies to other functional leaders through strong financial acumen, scenario development, and option analysis
• Experience in creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment with clear understanding of equitable practices. Successful track record of fostering a positive, engaging team environment with experience leading remotely
• Ability and willingness to travel 5-10% is required, may increase based on location; The first year may be up to 20%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in coordinating across New Product Development (NPD) teams to integrate project timelines and deliverables within key constraints, and influence with a data-based approach
• Skilled in developing, implementing, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project coordination, execution and integration
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and communicate across departments (possible examples: R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sterilization, Labeling, Packaging, etc.) to ensure seamless integration from development into commercialization

Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. For fully remote roles, the following locations are not eligible for new fully remote work arrangements: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only).

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.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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