Senior Director, Plant Manager

Integra LifeSciences; Le Locle; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences is seeking a Plant Manager for the Le Locle, Switzerland facility. This leadership role manages all operations, sets strategies, and drives safety, quality, and financial performance while fostering a servant leadership culture.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of plant management experience in regulated medical devices, strong Lean/Six Sigma background, and fluency in French and English. Oracle ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field.
• 15+ years management experience; prior plant management required.
• Experience in regulated medical devices; Class III experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; cross-functional interfacing.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in MRP, project management, FDA/ISO compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Le Locle site performance across SQDCE using KPIs and a robust performance system.
• Deploy Lean and Six Sigma to improve efficiency and reduce waste; drive productivity.
• Oversee safety, quality, delivery, and cost; ensure capacity meets demand and address gaps.
• Develop a strong quality culture and ensure compliance with FDA/BSI, ISO, GMP standards.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Regulatory, IT to integrate planning and systems; co-lead Oracle ERP deployment.
• Partner with leadership to support new products, cost improvements, tech transfers, and lifecycle management.
• Lead talent development, engagement, succession planning, and staffing to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Bilingual French/English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance for you to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, more than 4,000 of us are challenging what’s possible and making headway to help improve outcomes.

The Plant Manager is responsible for all operations at Le Locle, Switzerland facility. In this position you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies and tactics for short- and long-term goals to achieve the highest standards of quality, customer service, safety, engagement and financial metrics while practicing servant leadership. This leader is responsible for leading and developing talent and ensuring a culture of safety, quality and compliance. The Plant Manager has direct responsibility for value stream manufacturing , materials, factory supply chain, fulfillment, engineering, EHS, facilities, as well as collaborating with other functions at the site including quality, regulatory, finance, human resources, product development and process technology. This integral role develops and implements company policies and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and other agencies i.e. FDA, OSHA, ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Lead Le Loclesite performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Engagement (SQDCE) by establishing, monitoring, and driving performance through a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Implement a robust performance management system to ensure alignment with corporate, site, and stakeholder goals driving accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Deploy Value Steam, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across the site to improve operational efficiency, eliminate waste, reduce variation, and strengthen process discipline. Foster productivity and result culture to advance operational excellence and ensure sustained improvements in manufacturing reliability, throughput, and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee all safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives at the site, ensuring manufacturing capacity meets current and future demand. Regularly analyze performance data and trends to proactively address gaps and implement corrective actions that sustain high performance levels.
• Lead the site in the continual pursuit of a stronger quality culture and a robust quality management system. Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements (FDA/ BSI, ISO, GMP) and company quality systems, ensuring delivery on risk mitigation. Ensure all colleagues are trained, engaged, and accountable for maintaining product and process quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with corporate functions, including Supply Chain, Distribution, Quality, Regulatory, and IT, to ensure integration of planning, execution, and systems. Co-lead the implementation of Oracle (Integra's ERP system) and other digital platforms that support efficient and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Partner with divisional leadership across Commercial, Finance, Product Development, Quality, and Regulatory to ensure alignment with division-level strategic priorities, including support for new product introductions, cost improvement initiatives, technology transfers, and sustaining lifecycle management.
• Ensure the site’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs meet or exceed corporate and regulatory requirements. Drive a proactive safety culture, maintain all facilities and equipment in compliance with OSHA standards, and ensure that physical security and asset protection measures are in place and effective.
• Lead talent development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives for the site. Promote a high-performance culture aligned with Integra’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Develop robust succession plans, execute colleague recognition programs, and ensure appropriate staffing, training, and development activities are in place.
• Own the site’s financial performance and budget management, including oversight of headcount, operational expenses, and capital investments. Ensure efficient allocation of resources and alignment of spending with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering or other technical area, Graduate degree or MBA preferred
• 15+ years management experience, previous plant management required
• Experience working in a regulated industry, Medical Device Class III experience strongly preferred
• Strong preference for Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Fluent in French and English
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to interface with production and supervisory personnel
• Ability to work in a Total Quality Management/Matrix environment
• Experience with Oracle is a plus
• Knowledgeable in the following areas:
• Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Project management
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Standards Organization (ISO)