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 to enhance the lives of patients worldwide and 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. By joining our team, you are committing, personally and professionally, to continuously improving and developing yourself and those around you as, together, we deliver for our customers. If you are a great leader and are looking to inspire others and yourself – we want you on our team!
What you’ll do in this role:
The primary purpose of this job is to lead site Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) initiatives to meet and exceed site and company goals. This will be achieved by leading compliance and improvement projects focused on the development and implementation of proactive EHSS systems to ensure the health and safety of all associates and visitors.
Be a Strategic Leader As an EHSS Manager, you will have the opportunity to create a culture of EHSS excellence driven by associate engagement. You will make an impact by:
- Adhering 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, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
- Driving a culture that begins with living the Integer Values in daily activities including adherence to all regulations that drive Integer success.
- Providing EHSS leadership to the facility by serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on EHSS matters to include review, interpretation and summarization of EHSS regulations and standards to provide guidance to site associates.
- Serving as the EHSS leader on the Plant Leadership Team by providing EHSS input and contributions to the overall development of annual goals and objectives.
- Ensuring site compliance with applicable local, county, state and country EHSS regulations and standards This accomplished through the development and implementation of policies, procedures, training, reports, permits, registrations, required monitoring, or other best practices, as required.
- Leading the execution of the EHSS-related imperatives reflected in the site Hoshin Plan by developing, implementation and leading, when required, sustained Continuous Improvement processes.
- Creating and adhering to an EHSS budget focused on safety equipment, supplies and services including Industrial Hygiene testing, occupational testing and compliance reporting.
- Focusing on the development of talent through individual growth and development plans driven by organizational succession plans.
- Engaging with associates at all levels and across all functions to create an inclusive environment focused on the elimination of risk and promotion of individual safety.
- Defining the goals and objectives for your direct reports supporting Key Performance Indicators (metrics in Safety focused on Culture, Customer and Costs)
- Ensuring regular meetings with your direct reports to monitor performance and review progress on Individual Development Plans
- Interacting with external customers during site visits and audits.
- Partnering with EHSS peers throughout Integer to ensure alignment on strategies, tactics, and actions needed to achieve EHSS objectives
- Contribute to the Site level KPI board; attend and contribute, as appropriate, to the daily production board meetings
- Collaborating with Operations, Quality, Human Resources, IT, Engineering, Legal, R&D, and Finance teams to appropriately support Management of Change for all new and/or updated processes, equipment, chemicals, workstations, etc. to ensure the safety of our associates and visitors.
- Managing daily, weekly, or monthly EHSS reporting and metrics for the facility.
- Supervising EHSS staff (depending on site organization) or support personnel as required.
- Providing direction and support for onsite Medical Services (depending on site organization) as well as compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to injury reporting and medical care.
- Performing other duties as required.
Champions EHSS Excellence
- Leads the EHSS program by supporting site associates focused on EHSS engagement goals including safety committees/teams, ergonomics, management safety audits, recurring EHSS inspections, Behavioral Based Safety (BBS), and special skills/certifications.
- Promotes associate safety engagement by encouraging submittal of observations and suggestions; and reporting near-miss incidents.
- Independently assesses new equipment and chemicals by reviewing all possible options and recommends the best option based on EHSS principles and concepts focused on reducing risk.
- Manages the investigation and assessment of incidents and work-related injuries to determine root cause. Tracks EHSS corrective actions for prioritization, completion, and effectiveness.
- Conducts and coordinates EHSS internal self-assessments, as well as internal or external inspections, and reviews, summarizes site EHSS status, develops recommendations, and coordinates activities as needed to maintain compliance with EHSS requirements.
- Provides direction or leads EHSS committees or teams, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and other cross-functional EHSS project teams at the facility. Organizes EHSS management review meetings to ensure top priorities are being addressed, resourced, and progressing.
How you will be measured:
The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
- Safety - Achievement of Integer’s engagement goals of safety awareness and active involvement in supporting the implementation and sustaining of environmental, health, safety, and security initiatives.
- Delivery - Achievement of scheduled tasks and milestones for assigned projects
- Productivity - Achievement of committed results, completion of assigned projects
- Cost Improvement - Cumulative incremental savings realized as a result of your accomplishments and collaboration, particularly in support of continuous improvements
- Cost Controls - Adherence to budgets
- Engagement – Promote Associate engagement and support each associate’s Individual Development Plan; coach direct reports in support of their career plans and professional development and represent their interests in Talent and Succession Planning processes
What sets you apart:
- Evidence that you learn, retain, and apply knowledge. It would be great if you could share examples of accumulated technical learnings and experiences that link directly to outlined expectations of this role. Having earned a bachelor’s degree - preferably in EHSS, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, science or another EHSS disciplines - is one way to demonstrate your abilities. Other ways include sharing examples of accumulated EHSS learnings and experiences, including previous EHSS management roles, over a period of 7-10 years in a manufacturing environment with 4 years of managerial capacity.
- Demonstrated skills to influence others to engage in environmental, health, safety and security initiatives and philosophy.
- Ability to collaborate with other departments to meet common goals related to overall company strategy.
- First-hand experiences implementing and/or sustaining EHSS practices.
- Knowledge of country, state/county and local regulations regarding safety, environmental protection, and hazardous waste transportation (OSHA, EPA, DOT, IATA, HSA, Mexican NOM’s,). Knowledge of site- specific requirements including lasers, radiation, process safety, emergency response, permitting, ergonomics and workers’ compensation & injury/illness management.
- Certifications preferred include CSP or CIH and First Aid, CPR and AED.
- Demonstrated experiences with strategic and direct management of people in a fast paced and in complex manufacturing environments where products were made to stock and made to order
- A tool kit of leadership skills, including awareness of what the concept of Emotional Intelligence is and how you engrain the beliefs that support your strengths as a people-developer
- A calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment
- A well-developed skill set for planning, executing, and delivering projects and assignments on time and on budget.
- Implementation experience of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and collaborating with Quality to achieve/maintain ISO 13485 certifications.
- A positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option
- Salary range: 102,000-149,600
Our total rewards program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate associates to contribute to Integer’s success. Our compensation program includes base salary and a cash-based incentive program supporting our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide a comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits. Parental leave is available after one year. Optional employee-paid programs include supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. Employees are immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. We provide 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.
U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.