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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

The Vice President, Global Operations Excellence and Strategy is a key member of the global operations and supply chain team and has responsibility for shaping the strategic direction and optimizing operational efficiency for Integra Lifesciences.  This role has the responsibility of transforming our global operations and manufacturing organization to better meet the needs of our customers and enable growth.  They will provide strategic leadership in enterprise strategic decision making along multiple operational priorities including footprint and real estate optimization, capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, business continuity resilience, global operations training, and enterprise continuous improvement within key value streams leveraging Lean & Six Sigma  This individual will lead a team of directors, program management professionals as well as engineers and project managers.  The role is accountable and responsible for strategic planning, resource management, developing high performing teams, and achieving results in alignment with business objectives.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Responsible for the creation, execution, and realization of the Global Operations & Supply Chain strategy in alignment with our company's priorities. This includes performing detailed strategic analysis, enabling the implementation of the strategic vision, and integrating key strategy elements needed to transform the business, with ongoing project and initiative elements needed to run and improve the business. Through their leadership and team, execute change management and optimize delivery to meet company’s strategic priorities. 

• Develop and lead the Global Operations and Supply Chain Program Management Office (PMO).  Ensure the PMO drives the execution of operational initiatives and programs across all global operations functions and leadership staff ensuring all projects are managed effectively and according to client expectations.   

• Ensure your team is proactively identifying, managing, and executing projects of strategic importance. Projects may be cross-Functional, cross-Geographical and/or cross-Divisional opportunities that require collaboration/coordination across multiple stakeholders.  Requires strong stakeholder management and communication. 

• Enable the development of multi-year strategic site master investment plans with operations, supply chain and plant leadership team members to both mitigate operational risks and ensure organizational growth target readiness. Create and lead the global operations and supply chain capital expenditure processes and ensure projects are delivered on-site and within budget. 

• Lead real estate operations, facilities engineering, and global operational footprint optimization focused on both operational transfers and optimizing enterprise product flow aligned to organizational growth targets.  Responsible for global management of both manufacturing and office facilities.   

• Responsible for effective integration in collaboration with the business development team ensuring effective merger, acquisition and divesture activity.  Lead and manage the post-merger integration process to align the acquired entity with operations, culture, and strategic goals.  Assist in the due diligence process for future M&A transactions. 

• Through the team, lead the global operations continuous improvement office that will drive enterprise level continuous improvement initiatives including the use of Lean and Six Sigma. Lead the development and standardization of a Lean Value Stream Manager role in collaboration with senior operations leadership.   Sustain and improve upon organizational Lean Daily Management, provide enterprise leadership and training in Lean & Six Sigma methodology in collaboration with the Corporate Transformation and Program Management Office, Support Global Operations focused improvements through WorkOuts, Kaizen Events, and Workshops.  Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure data driven decision making. 

• Ensure the creation of a global operations and supply chain training center of excellence developing, delivering, and continuously improving the alignment of resources and workflow for all 14 manufacturing facilities.   

• Build a high-performance culture and team, empowering and holding direct reports and cross-functional teams accountable for successful operation and supply chain resilience. Leads with authority and influences globally across 14 manufacturing facilities and cross functional stakeholders including but not limited to quality, product development, process technology, operations, supply chain, procurement, regulatory affairs, finance, and human resources. 

• Develop best in class and standardized processes developed in accordance with guiding principles 

• Prepare and present executive level material for board meetings, investor presentations, executive and divisional reviews, CEO, staff, and employee meetings. 

• Identifies key skills and capabilities needed to assess team strengths and weakness, and partners with Human Resources to recruit, retain, and build top-tier talent. 

• Other duties as assigned 

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for his position.  

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar degree required, master’s degree in engineering or management preferred 

• Certifications:  Project Management Professional, Lean and Six Sigma Certification preferred 

• Experience:  18+ year’s experience in manufacturing, supply chain and/or operations, 5+ years in a strategic leadership capacity 

• Leadership skills to develop strategy, lead/coach/mentor teams to both develop and execute plans. 

• Decision-making skills to act independently including situations with significant ambiguity 

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal), strong documentation skills, ability to communicate technical concepts  

• Excellent organizational and planning skills and experience in establishing process and procedures, analyzing, and developing process improvements 

• Highly flexible, able to appropriately re-prioritize activities and work variable hours  

• Works well under pressure, able to remain focused and professional during high stress situations  

• Proven experience in product, process analysis and statistical techniques 

• Computer skills 

• Ability to perform in fast paced environment. 

INTEGRA LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES  
As a senior leadership position in the company, the role is expected to demonstrate on all Integra Leadership Capabilities.  

• Enterprise Mindset: Leaders with this capability make decisions, set priorities, and share resources based on what will benefit Integra as a whole.  

• Thought Leadership: Leaders with this capability build personal credibility and utilize business acumen and customer mindset to influence the innovation and growth of the business. 

• Drive Performance: Leaders with this capability drive performance and accountability through others and self. 

• Enable Talent: Leaders with this capability strive to engage, support, and develop self and others, optimizing the success of individuals and teams. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  

While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, type and move throughout the facility.  Must be capable of using a keyboard for computer purposes. 

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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