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Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Director, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating the overall manufacturing operations. They are accountable for strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations. Providing overall direction for manufacturing operations driving high performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives while remaining focused on employee engagement. Leading change in an organization driven by continuous improvement and lean mindset to reduce waste and maximize operational efficiency. They participate as a key member for the plant leadership team, providing advanced management and cross-functional leadership.

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

• Oversees, directs and manages a group of Managers, Manufacturing Operations, engaged in production operations to the assigned department. The Director, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for providing advanced management holding team members accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement objectives.

• Receives, reviews and manages the production orders and schedules logistics to ascertain product data, such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.

• Closely works with Managers, Supervisors, Senior Professionals and Production Planning to drive strategies oriented towards the production operations plans, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and human resource requirements.

• Drives a culture of continuous improvement; including but not limited to, structured problem solving with root cause analysis, waste reduction and efficiency improvements. Drives a culture of safety, quality and compliance ensuring a speak up culture aligned with Integra’s Code of Conduct.

• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.

• Champions employee talent development through active management and coaching.

• Collaborates with peer site leadership team members to resolve issues and solve problems. Demonstrates strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

• Receives production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

• Evaluates performance on a regular and timely basis, including personnel actions and recommendations, such as promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures or dismissals as applicable. Exercises full management authority accountable to senior leadership including performance reviews, pay decisions, recruitment, discipline, termination and other employee management actions

• Informs and maintains required communication with management peers related to quality issues related to manufacturing operations, deviations occurring from existing standards, deficiencies and accomplishes cost reductions and company goals.

• Ensures support is provided towards reaching department efficiencies and accomplishment of the production plan and company goals, including the overall responsibility of the manufacturing key performance indicators.

• Promotes adherence and assures compliance towards cGMP’s, company policies and procedures, safety practices within the Manufacturing Operations environment

• Reviews and approves investigations as applicable including to participate of meetings such as: Validation Review Board, Change Control, Material Qualification Programs, Weekly Site Operations Review, Tiers, Complaints Review Board among others as per business needs.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Education and Experience The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Business Administration.

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience leading a team (direct reports and/or projects) in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Strong background in continuous improvement, critical thinking and problem solving. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

• Solid strategic thinking skills to challenge the status quo.

• Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish

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.

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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