Team Leader
Integer Holdings, Chaska, MN, United States
About Integer
Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM's to enhance the lives of patients worldwide. Our two major business lines are a Medical Device Outsourcer (including Cardiac & Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management & Neuromodulation, and Power Solutions) and a provider of high‑end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. Integer is guided by six core values: Customer, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity.
What you will do in this role
The primary purpose of this role is to support the manufacturing team in achieving its production goals and customer quality requirements. This includes monitoring and escalating any issues to the production supervisor, engaging the team, helping drive continuous improvement, and performing supporting tasks so operators can focus on their main tasks.
Adhere to Integer's Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements, including QMS, Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, FDA regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
Act as a liaison between team members and the production supervisor to align resources and support associates most efficiently to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and people performance goals.
Perform audits including 5S, safety, quality, and standardized work to ensure associates adhere to policies and procedures.
Support the team by walking the floor, addressing questions, resolving issues, and escalating concerns to the supervisor or appropriate support team member.
Perform predefined non‑cyclic work to support operators’ capability, such as paperwork, model change preparation, quality checks, and material movement within the area.
Participate in workshops focused on continuous improvement of current processes and new product development programs.
Lead morning huddles and communicate with associates.
Actively listen and seek opportunities to engage team members in structured problem‑solving to identify countermeasure, resolve issues, and make improvements in the area.
Have working knowledge of jobs and equipment to step in for emergencies and implement countermeasures.
Coordinate cross‑training plans for associates.
Promote an environment of diversity, inclusion, open communication and trust.
Coordinate shift‑change discussions, identify resource needs and alignment, and collect data for production boards.
Participate in daily production board meetings, explain area performance results, and identify causes of misses. Create shift summaries/logs for the next shift to ensure smooth transition.
Work with the supervisor and production planning to follow production schedules and assign staff to jobs based on training and experience.
Perform other duties as required.
How you will be measured
Assist the manufacturing team in achieving its annual goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
Live the Integer Values by leading by example.
Support engagement initiatives of the team and communicate with tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Associate degree in a technical or business‑related field, preferred.
Minimum Experience
Experience and proven capability in performing all the jobs in the area being supported.
Specialized Knowledge & Special Skills
Ability to motivate others.
Spirit of teamwork and cooperation and desire to lead.
Passion for excellence.
Action orientation.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experience and comfort using computers.
Pay Range
Pay Range:
$25.50 - $38.39
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes 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.
Equal Opportunity
U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM's to enhance the lives of patients worldwide. Our two major business lines are a Medical Device Outsourcer (including Cardiac & Vascular, Cardiac Rhythm Management & Neuromodulation, and Power Solutions) and a provider of high‑end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. Integer is guided by six core values: Customer, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity.
What you will do in this role
The primary purpose of this role is to support the manufacturing team in achieving its production goals and customer quality requirements. This includes monitoring and escalating any issues to the production supervisor, engaging the team, helping drive continuous improvement, and performing supporting tasks so operators can focus on their main tasks.
Adhere to Integer's Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements, including QMS, Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, FDA regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
Act as a liaison between team members and the production supervisor to align resources and support associates most efficiently to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and people performance goals.
Perform audits including 5S, safety, quality, and standardized work to ensure associates adhere to policies and procedures.
Support the team by walking the floor, addressing questions, resolving issues, and escalating concerns to the supervisor or appropriate support team member.
Perform predefined non‑cyclic work to support operators’ capability, such as paperwork, model change preparation, quality checks, and material movement within the area.
Participate in workshops focused on continuous improvement of current processes and new product development programs.
Lead morning huddles and communicate with associates.
Actively listen and seek opportunities to engage team members in structured problem‑solving to identify countermeasure, resolve issues, and make improvements in the area.
Have working knowledge of jobs and equipment to step in for emergencies and implement countermeasures.
Coordinate cross‑training plans for associates.
Promote an environment of diversity, inclusion, open communication and trust.
Coordinate shift‑change discussions, identify resource needs and alignment, and collect data for production boards.
Participate in daily production board meetings, explain area performance results, and identify causes of misses. Create shift summaries/logs for the next shift to ensure smooth transition.
Work with the supervisor and production planning to follow production schedules and assign staff to jobs based on training and experience.
Perform other duties as required.
How you will be measured
Assist the manufacturing team in achieving its annual goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
Live the Integer Values by leading by example.
Support engagement initiatives of the team and communicate with tact and diplomacy to exchange ideas.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Associate degree in a technical or business‑related field, preferred.
Minimum Experience
Experience and proven capability in performing all the jobs in the area being supported.
Specialized Knowledge & Special Skills
Ability to motivate others.
Spirit of teamwork and cooperation and desire to lead.
Passion for excellence.
Action orientation.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experience and comfort using computers.
Pay Range
Pay Range:
$25.50 - $38.39
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes 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.
Equal Opportunity
U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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