Lean Specialist
About the Role: We are looking for a Lean Specialist to join our Plant Operations Team within Gore Performance Solutions. This role is responsible for partnering with cross functional teams including Manufacturing Execution Teams and Business Teams to implement and sustain Lean Principles across our manufacturing plants. This is a challenging opportunity where one will understand and apply Lean Principles in a fast-paced, quality driven organization that is cross functionally and cross regionally collaborative.
This role will be located at our Appleton North facility in Elkton, Maryland
Pay and Benefits:
- $80,000 - $108,000 per year
- 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
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Manufacturing Execution Team and Business Teams as needed to implement and sustain Lean Principles in our processes
- Implement and execute lean tools such as: Kaizen, 5S, VSM, LDM, OEE, etc
- Provide direction and coaching to local teams (Leaders, Engineers, Manufacturing, Support, etc.) to embed CI disciplines into daily work
- Assist with defining Gore Business System content (processes, tools/templates, roles, standard work, teaching materials)
- Coach leaders and team members in their role and their standard work
- Facilitate teams in utilizing process improvement tools from problem identification through project implementation and successful monitoring
- Team with other Lean Specialists to drive consistency in lean deployment across the Gore Performance Solutions Team
- Train associates in support of building capability
- Continuously expand knowledge of continuous process improvement
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain or minimum of 5 years equivalent experience implementing improvements in a manufacturing environment
- Experience using CI Tools to solve problems and make improvements with positive results
- Project Management Experience
- Self-motivated and demonstrated success in closing projects with sustainable results
- Strong knowledge of CI Principles, systems, and tools
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to facilitate diverse problem solving and improvement events
- Demonstrated ability to influence both teams and individuals (including influencing leaders and applying a hands-on approach when appropriate)
- Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively deliver training materials and exercises to cross functional teams
- Ability to travel up to 5%
Desired Qualifications:
- Lean or Six Sigma Experience
- General understanding of the Shingo Model Framework
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