Manager, Continuous Improvement

Integra Mission Critical; Atascocita (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Integra Mission Critical is seeking a Manager of Continuous Improvement to shape and execute the CI strategy across North American facilities. You will standardize Lean practices, lead plant CI resources, and partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and site leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

You will drive Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen programs, and governance, develop training, and report realized savings while building capabilities to sustain

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years in Continuous Improvement or Lean environments.
• 3 years leading CI teams or cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead North America CI strategy across facilities.
• Establish standardized Lean Management System for sites.
• Coach leaders and teams in CI practices and problem solving.
• Track savings and implement flow, inventory and lead-time improvements.
• Deploy Kaizen and Value Stream mapping enterprise-wide.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Location Houston Texas Department DEPTEC

The Opportunity

The Manager Continuous Improvement is responsible for developing and executing Integras Continuous Improvement strategy across North American manufacturing facilities This role establishes consistent Lean practices and provides functional leadership to plant based Continuous Improvement resources while partnering with Operations Manufacturing Engineering Industrialization Engineering Supply Chain and site leadership to improve safety quality delivery cost productivity and capacity The Manager leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on labor efficiency factory flow throughput lead time inventory and waste reduction This role drives the standardization and deployment of MDI Kaizen Value Stream Mapping standard work visual management and structured problem solving practices The Manager also develops CI roadmaps facilitates improvement events coaches leaders and teams and supports the sharing of best practices across facilities The Manager Continuous Improvement is responsible for measuring and communicating the operational and financial impact of improvement initiatives and building the capabilities needed to sustain improvements over time Through hands on coaching cross functional collaboration and effective change management this role helps establish a culture of continuous improvement and drives measurable performance improvements across Integras manufacturing operations

What you will do

• Develop and lead Integras North America Continuous Improvement strategy
• Establish a standardized Lean Management System across all facilities
• Standardize MDI Kaizen problem solving standard work and visual management practices
• Provide functional leadership for plant based CI resources
• Coach Operations Manufacturing Engineering and site leadership teams
• Drive productivity labor efficiency flow lead time and waste reduction initiatives
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and enterprise Kaizen programs
• Develop CI governance training certification and best practice deployment
• Track validate and report realized savings from CI projects
• Support factory flow improvements throughput optimization and inventory reduction initiatives
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Industrialization Engineering on enterprise improvement projects
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement across North America

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Business or a related field
• 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence Lean Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Operations or Supply Chain
• 3 years of leadership experience managing CI teams engineering teams or cross functional improvement programs
• Proven experience leading Lean transformations Kaizen programs and enterprise wide continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience developing and managing Continuous Improvement roadmaps aligned to safety quality delivery cost and productivity objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering Operations Supply Chain or Business Administration preferred
• Prior experience working in data center environments

How we support you

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported professionally personally and financially Thats why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive stay healthy and plan for the future

• Performance driven rewards
• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions
• Comprehensive healthcare Medical dental and vision coverage that supports you and your familys total well being
• Security and peace of mind Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most
• Flexible benefits options A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs
• Time to recharge Generous paid time off to relax travel and maintain a healthy work life balance
• Investing in your growth Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career
• Planning for the future Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long term financial confidence

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race creed origin marital status sexual orientation age otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact talentacquisitionintegracom