Value Stream Leader

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive healthcare

Life and disability insurance

Flexible benefits

Generous paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement and savings plan

Job summary

Integra is seeking a Value Stream Leader to drive end-to-end performance across a defined value stream at the Houston facility. You will translate strategy into execution, optimize systems, and build high-performing, autonomous teams focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, managing KPIs, and collaborating with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver superior outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing operations or value stream leadership roles.
• Experience leading value streams and transformation initiatives.
• Proven impact on flow, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Influence across functions without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end value stream performance across strategy, execution, and outcomes.
• Align priorities, resources, and delivery to business objectives.
• Improve KPIs such as cycle time, throughput, cost, quality, and customer experience.
• Lead value stream optimization including mapping, redesign, and flow acceleration.
• Establish KPIs and visual management with reliable cadence.

Skills

Value stream leadership

Lean management

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Leadership and coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

The Value Stream Leader is accountable for the end-to-end performance, flow, and outcomes of a defined value stream, ensuring alignment to business strategy while enabling teams to operate with autonomy, clarity, and purpose.

Location: HOU - Houston Facility

Department: GENOP - General Operations

The Value Stream Leader is accountable for the end-to-end performance, flow, and outcomes of a defined value stream, ensuring alignment to business strategy while enabling teams to operate with autonomy, clarity, and purpose.

This leader blends deep operational/technical expertise with servant leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and psychological safety. Success in this role requires the ability to translate strategy into execution, optimize systems (people, process, and technology), and develop high-performing, empowered teams.

What you will do?

Value Stream Ownership

• Accountable for end-to-end value stream performance across strategy, execution, and outcomes
• Ensure alignment of priorities, resources, and delivery to achieve business objectives
• Own and improve key performance outcomes including cycle time, throughput, cost, quality, and customer experience
• Drive visibility and transparency of performance through standard metrics and reporting

Technical & Operational

• Lead end-to-end value stream optimization (mapping, redesign, and flow acceleration) to improve cycle time, throughput, cost, and quality
• Establish and manage KPIs, visual management, and operating cadence to ensure performance transparency and accountability
• Apply Lean / Agile / Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational discipline
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement scalable, sustainable countermeasures
• Translate strategy into prioritized initiatives, execution plans, and roadmaps
• Drive data-based decision-making to continuously improve delivery and outcome
• Identify constraints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement scalable, sustainable solutions
• Translate strategy into prioritized initiatives, resourcing plans, and execution roadmaps
• Drive data-based decision-making, using insights to continuously improve outcomes
• Partner cross-functionally to align processes, technology, and resources for seamless delivery

Leadership & People

• Enable team performance through servant leadership, removing barriers and supporting execution
• Build capability in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ownership
• Set clear expectations and drive performance accountability
• Develop leadership bench strength through coaching and succession planning
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Enable value stream leaders with clear accountability, performance visibility, and decision‑making authority.
• Align metrics, incentives, and governance to reinforce end-to-end value delivery vs. functional silos.

Operational Excellence (SPQDC & Lean)

• Champion a Safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all EH&S and regulatory standards.
• Deploy and sustain SQDC performance management systems, including tiered accountability and visual management.
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives including value stream mapping, standard work, waste elimination, and continuous flow.
• Establish consistent operating rhythms (Gemba walks, daily management, KPI reviews) across all sites and value streams.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering to ensure design for manufacturability and value stream efficiency
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material flow and supplier alignment to value stream needs
• Align with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Provide executive-level insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, Lean management, or value stream leadership roles.
• Experience leading value streams, operations, or transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated impact on flow, cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Experience influencing across functions without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading value stream-based organizations, with end-to-end ownership
• Demonstrated success in Lean transformation, including value stream mapping, flow optimization, and waste elimination at scale
• Proven ability to lead in complex, high-growth, and fast-paced environments.

How We Support You

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s 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 family’s 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.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission‑critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem‑solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

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 [e-mail]