About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Leader to join our Leadership Team in Dundee. In this role you will be responsible for directly leading a team who manufacture high precision cable assemblies, including manufacturing operators, Area leaders and technicians.

The Manufacturing 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 engagements, operational discipline, and the application of lean manufacturing principles. As a key leader this position sets the tone for a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Leveraging Gore Business System (GBS) principles and tools, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the manufacturing organisation. As a key leader within the plant, you will help foster a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability and inclusion, ensuring associates are empowered to contribute, grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production area activities including daily management and metrics, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of daily operations while achieving safety, quality, delivery and productivity objectives
• Manage and support the Performance & Development (P&D) of individuals and teams, including coaching and development, performance management, Contribution & Compensation (C&C) activities, hiring and time approval
• Monitor, analyse and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, productivity, quality, delivery and yield, driving sustainable improvements in operational performance
• Optimise staffing, equipment and other resources to achieve productivity and cost objectives while ensuring operational efficiency, flexibility and business continuity
• Ensure adoption of standard processes needed to realise the full benefit of the SAP system
• Champion and model the Gore Business System (GBS), leveraging continuous improvement methodologies and Lean manufacturing tools, including Daily Management, 6S, Standard Work, Structured Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis. Drive change with a sense of urgency, proactively removing barriers that hinder improved plant performance
• Ensure Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) standards are consistently met, maintained and documented, through the effective management, reporting and investigation of incidents, including Risk assessments, audit corrective and preventative actions
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Process Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Quality, EH&S and Human Resources, to achieve manufacturing goals and deliver business results in a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment
• Maintain compliance with all training, quality system and operational requirements relevant to the role, including active participation in quality management reviews
• Build an inclusive, engaged Associate culture consistent with Gore’s organisation and core values. Develop a high-performing, engaged manufacturing organisation by building capability, supporting succession planning and creating opportunities for associate growth and development

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, Business or related field
• 5+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing/assembly environment, driving business outcomes
• Experience using daily management systems to ensure work is aligned with business objectives
• Experience collating and analysing data to effectively escalate information locally, and cross-functionally to drive root cause and support decision making
• A strong commitment to product quality with experience of working within quality management systems eg ISO, AS, as well as experience with ERP Software such as SAP
• 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 across functions (operators, leaders, manufacturing support)
• Ability to be proactive, identify and drive changes using influence and followership
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple competing priorities and respond quickly to changing conditions

Desired Qualifications

• Six Sigma Certification and/or comparable Lean certifications, or applied knowledge of Gore Business System (GBS) initiatives