Manufacturing Production Manager

Sitka Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Associate Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Gore in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Weekend Shift Production Leader to guide a high-performing team of operators and area leads. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals with lean methods and a strong coaching culture.

Responsibilities include daily management, KPI ownership, cross‑functional collaboration, and development of team capabilities. This role requires adaptability to a weekend schedule and a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of hands-on responsibility for supporting teams and operations.
• Experience using daily management systems to align work with goals.
• Experience collecting and analysing data to drive decisions.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems.
• Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and inclusive leadership.
• Lean tools experience and knowledge of GBS initiatives.
• Clear communication of goals and feedback across all levels.
• Proactive with ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead production operators and area leads on the weekend shift.
• Manage daily production activities, safety, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Develop team performance and compensation with time approvals and reviews.
• Monitor KPIs for productivity, yield, and quality improvements.
• Optimize staffing and equipment to meet productivity and cost goals.
• Promote lean tools and Gore Business System principles in daily work.
• Ensure environmental health and safety requirements are met and documented.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, QA, EH&S, HR to hit goals safely.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

Daily management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years hands-on ops leadership

Tools

GBS

6S

Standard work

Job description

We are looking for a Production Leader to join our Leadership Teamin Phoenix who will be responsible for directly leading teams that manufacture commercialized products, including manufacturing operators and Area Leads.

The Weekend shift Production Leader is responsible for leading and developing high-performing production teams 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 Weekend shift, this position sets the tone for a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Weekend shift hours are Friday – Sunday, 6:00am – 6:30pm. The Weekend shift production leader is expected to spend a majority of their working time during the Weekend shift hours. This role will be located at our facility 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 they relate 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 manufacturing goals 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 a minimum of 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 elevate 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, including applied knowledge of Gore Business System (GBS) initiatives.
• 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

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.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

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. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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