Director of Maintenance (Medical Manufacturing Equipment)

About the Role: We are seeking a Director-Level Maintenance Leader to oversee and optimize all aspects of manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair. This role involves setting strategic direction, establishing goals, ensuring operational effectiveness, and meeting the needs of internal customers across all Gore Medical plants.

This role will be located at one of our facilities in either Phoenix or Flagstaff, Arizona

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facility management, business administration (or related field) OR minimum 10 years' experience in a manufacturing leadership/manufacturing support leadership (including maintenance leadership)
• Proven expertise in leading and managing teams, with a strong background in team development and mentorship
• Experience using maintenance-management tools (e.g., CMMS, EAM, WO software) and Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated experience utilizing key performance indicators to manage and plan
• Demonstrated experience partnering with customer teams or cross-functional groups to accomplish a goal
• Proven commitment to continuous improvement and familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with organizational goals
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of maintenance, critical spares and repair processes
• Strong knowledge of FDA, ISO, or other regulated quality systems
• Experience developing and managing budgets

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