Manager, Continuous Improvement

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr