Senior Manager, Lean Enterprise

Integer Holdings Corporation; Ireland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer Holdings Corporation is seeking a Plant Continuous Improvement Manager to drive manufacturing excellence across its facilities. You will design and implement sustainable systems to boost safety, quality, delivery, lead-time, and cost.

Responsibilities include deploying the Integer Production System, leading site visions and strategic plans, coaching site leaders, and promoting a lean culture in all sites. Travel and leadership of cross-functional teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial experience driving continuous improvement.
• Specialized knowledge in Hoshin Planning, value stream mapping, and visual controls.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the Integer Production System across facilities.
• Lead site leadership teams through annual Hoshin Planning.
• Coach site leaders and promote a lean culture on the shop floor.
• Mentor direct reports and manage projects to achieve breakthrough opportunities.
• Lead workshops and cross-functional events to develop improvement plans.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Change management

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) is one of the largest medical device contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO) in the world, serving the cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation, and cardio and vascular markets. As a strategic partner of choice to medical device companies and OEMs, Integer is committed to enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by providing innovative, high-quality products and solutions. The company's brands include Greatbatch Medical® and Lake Region Medical®.

Additional information is available at www.integer.net.

Integer Holdings Corporation（“Integer”） is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and on any other protected characteristics. We celebrate our many differences and remain committed to providing an inclusive workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

Integer does not discriminate against any applicants or employees because he or she is a disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active-duty wartime veteran, campaign badge veteran, referred to collectively as 'Protected Veterans.' It is also the policy of Integer to employ and to advance in employment, all people regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Additionally, Integer provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants and associates who need them for medical or religious reasons.