Sr Engineer II LSS Black Belt

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The Sr Engineer II, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a key practitioner within Integra’s Global Supply Chain & Operations organization, responsible for leading high-impact continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, service, cost, throughput, and operational stability across the enterprise. Under direct supervision of the Director, Operational Excellence, this role executes the Lean Six Sigma strategy, applies advanced problem-solving methodologies, and partners directly with site leaders, Supply Chain, Quality, and cross-functional teams to drive measurable operational results. This Black Belt also contributes to capability building by coaching Green Belts, supporting CI training, and modeling the behaviors required to sustain a culture of operational excellence in a regulated life-sciences environment. He/She is a critical part of this role is supporting the implementation and maturation of Daily Management and tiered accountability review processes across global operations.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Sr Engineer II) is a key practitioner within Integra’s Global Supply Chain & Operations organization, responsible for leading high-impact continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, service, cost, throughput, and operational stability across the enterprise. Reporting to the Director, Operational Excellence, this role executes the Lean Six Sigma strategy, applies advanced problem-solving methodologies, and partners directly with site leaders, Supply Chain, Quality, and cross-functional teams to drive measurable operational results. The Black Belt also contributes to capability building by coaching Green Belts, supporting CI training, and modeling the behaviors required to sustain a culture of operational excellence in a regulated life-sciences environment. A critical part of this role is supporting the implementation and maturation of Daily Management and tiered accountability review processes across global operations.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Project Leadership & Execution  

• Lead medium to large scope Lean Six Sigma projects across manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and supporting functions to deliver validated improvements in cost, quality, throughput, and service.  

• Conduct detailed root-cause analyses using DMAIC, statistical tools, process mapping, and structured problem-solving frameworks with periodic guidance from senior LSS leaders.  

• Partner with site and functional leaders to scope improvement opportunities, define project charters, quantify benefits, and manage execution through tollgate reviews.  

• Apply core analytical methods (SPC, basic DOE, regression screening) with developing capability in advanced statistical techniques 

Lean Deployment, Daily Management & CI Methodologies  

• Support deployment of Lean initiatives within assigned areas, focusing on execution rather than strategic design. 

• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops with co-facilitation support when initiatives involve cross-site impact. 

• Assist in implementing and maturing Daily Management elements (visual controls, performance boards, problem escalation pathways) at the team or value-stream level. 

• Coach Tier 1–2 leaders on huddle effectiveness and KPI ownership, escalating systemic issues appropriately. 

• Develop standard work and visual controls, ensuring sustainment within the immediate scope of responsibility.