Environmental Monitor Leader
About the Role: We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring and Control Leader to join our team and lead our Environmental Monitoring and Control team in Gore Medical plants located outside of Flagstaff. In this role, you will lead a team of associates, both in-person and virtually that supports the Gore Medical Environmental Monitoring and Control Program in our Manufacturing Facilities located in Phoenix, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, and Elkton, MD sites. This role provides tactical and strategic operational support by coordinating and leading the activities of the team.
This position will be located at our Phoenix campus in Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the team to assure the Environmental Monitoring and Control (EM&C) program operates in support of both Manufacturing and Quality System requirements
- Coordinate and support EM&C activities by assuring that workload and EM objectives are aligned through collaboration with Facility EM&C and manufacturing associates in alignment with the EM Leader in Flagstaff
- Develop and maintain competency in the EM&C program through training and ongoing education
- Coordinate, maintain, and assure that each manufacturing facility has sufficient EM&C resources in support of facility objectives
- Provide review of EM change orders, investigations, cleanroom risk evaluations, and room move Quality Plans
- Drive the Performance and Development Process for the team led
- Manage Associate schedules and timecard approvals in UKG
- Establish clear expectations of equitable and inclusive behaviors from associates and act immediately to appropriately address negative impactful or unfair behavior
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years leadership experience in an environmental monitoring and control program within medical device manufacturing
- Demonstrated experience successfully helping associates develop and grow either through direct leadership or mentorship
- Experience working within a Quality System AND/OR knowledge of Quality System regulations
- Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment with clear understanding of equitable practices
- Demonstrated written & oral communication skills with experience preparing/delivering presentations and leading meetings
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to work effectively in team situations across multiple functional areas
- Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving methodology to understand root cause and implement solutions
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and periodically support non-routine hours of work to meet business requirements
- Ability to travel up to 5%
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity and/or understanding of Asset Management Systems
- Demonstrated experience managing small to medium projects
- Experience with and understanding of ISO13485 and ISO14644
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed
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
About Gore
For 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.