Factory & Apparel Management Specialist
About the Role: We are looking for a Factory Apparel Management Specialist to join our Product Support team who will be responsible for providing factory management support to Gore Fabric business.
This position will be located at our Elk Mills 5 facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Pay and Benefits:
- Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits
- Ensure a robust GORE Certified Apparel manufacturers certification process, effective factory landscape management, and appropriate contracts are in place; this includes new and existing GORE Certified Apparel and glove manufacturers meet third-party specifications as per Defense and NFPA norms
- Provide technical support to GORE Certified Apparel manufacturers to ensure that GORE-TEX garments are produced effectively to meet “Fit for Use” Gore Quality and manufacturing standards
- Implement an effective, efficient, and ongoing factory training program including Gore Quality & Manufacturing Standards, Branding, Gore Seam Sealing & Test Equipment
- Work closely with internal teams and customers, including seam sealing team; gather factory feedback from internal and external testing to implement new technologies into commercial manufacturing and assist with factory trials as we move through commercialization process
- Identify manufacturing challenges and work together with teams to find viable solutions specifically working closely with seam sealing team
- Provide in-depth training and troubleshooting for NA factories to operate and maintain complex seam sealing equipment, through virtual and in person support
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (BS in engineering, technical or science degree preferred) with minimum 5 years of experience and understanding of production environment
- Mechanical aptitude or understanding and familiarity with mechanical and electrical and ability and desire to work in a hands-on environment
- IT and Software knowledge (Microsoft teams, outlook, centric, salesforce, etc.)
- Excellent communication & presentation/ teaching skills with positive appearance to communicate openly with the global stakeholders and in international culture environments
- Self-motivated, resilient, self-managed and self-confident to think independently with excellent negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and logistical mind & sensitive in numbers - with ability to interpret numbers into critical message
- Ability to work alone as well as be a team player in an international cultural environment
- Ability to drive solutions and creative problem-solving attitude, combined with the ability to prioritize and function well in fast paced operational environment
- Ability & willingness to travel by road and air domestically (up to 40%) and internationally (up to 5%); must be physically fit due to travel requirements and have current driving license
Desired Qualifications:
- Take key learnings and feedback from external business partners and sharing with the internal stakeholders (and visa-versa)
- Ability to work with regional and global teams as well as with factories in the region
- Proven ability to influence and contribute without direction from leadership
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.
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.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
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