Senior Manager, Lean Enterprise

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Who are we?

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM’s (original equipment manufacturers) to enhance the lives of patients worldwide and a provider of high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. We are guided by our six Values, including focus on Customers, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.

What you’ll do in this role:

The primary purpose of this role is to drive Manufacturing Excellence across all the Integer Manufacturing Facilities by designing and implementing sustainable systems that enable full engagement resulting in world-class operational performance in safety, quality, delivery, lead-time, and cost.  Responsibilities include deploying the Integer Production System, leading the creation of site visions and strategic plans, facilitating workshops, coaching site leaders (especially Continuous Improvement Managers), promoting a lean culture in all sites, and managing/developing direct reports.

Adhere to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.

Deploy Integer Production System

• Develop and evolve the elements on the Integer Production System
• Coach sites in the implementation of the elements
• Provide training to the sites on concepts and keys for success

Lead Strategic Planning

• Lead the site Plant Leadership Teams through the annual Hoshin Planning process to gain alignment on site breakthrough opportunities
• Lead in creation and deployment of the site transformation plan to achieve world class operational performance
• Facilitate Lean Diagnosis Workshops to create strategic improvement plans for each value stream
• Act as the catalyst of strategic thinking by challenging site paradigms

Facilitate Workshops

• Develop workshop profiles and facilitate cross-functional events resulting in improvement plans towards the achievement of the stated goals.
• Mentor teams through the implementation phase to ensure sustainable success

Coach Site Leaders

• Help site leaders identify and focus on strategic improvement and avoid being consumed by fire-fighting
• Teach the lean concepts behind the implemented systems so that as the inputs evolve, the systems can be adjusted appropriately.
• Teach the importance behind Gemba management and problem solving on the floor
• Teach leadership keys to success to drive sustainment improvement 

Promote Lean Culture

• Promote Lean thinking through training, mentoring, and coaching at all levels of the organization (operators, supervisors, ops managers, and support functions), including soft skills – hearts and minds.
• Promote engagement through implementing/sustaining the Improvement Idea System where associates have a way to submit ideas and hear feedback in a quick, effective way.
• Ensure associates ideas and knowledge are built into solutions by involving them in workshops
• Teach the importance of site managers being visible on the floor
• Celebrate wins and recognize associates/teams for their contributions
• Encourage and facilitate sites to share best practices

Mentor and Manage Direct Reports

• For all direct reports, provide:
  • Clear expectations on assigned projects
  • Coaching and guidance for successful implementation of projects
  • Individual development plans to aid their advancement

How you will be measured: 

• Live the Integer Values through leading by example.
• Assist the sites in achieving its annual goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Increase level of engagement by mentoring and coaching others to be Lean change agents across the site.
• Achieve all Goals and Objectives assigned
• Enable and track the accumulation of incremental savings opportunities.
• Travel requirements vary from 25%-75% based on candidate location.

What sets you apart:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is preferred

Minimum Experience:

• 10 years industrial experience in driving continuous improvement
• Plant Continuous Improvement Manager experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge:

• Hoshin Planning
• Value Stream Mapping
• Workplace Organization and Visual Controls (5S)
• Manufacturing Standardized Work,
• Manufacturing Training & Certification
• Built-in Quality
• Scheduling & Material Operating System
• Manufacturing Cell Design
• Total Productive Maintenance
• Leader Standard Work
• Production Monitoring & Improvement Process

Special Skills:

• Possess change agent mentality
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Well-developed skills for planning, executing and delivering projects to expected results
• Ability to motivate, coach and teach
• Ability to facilitate workshop events
• Possess the spirit of teamwork and cooperation and the desire to lead
• Exhibit a passion for excellence

U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.