Continuous Improvement (DBS) Leader - Medical Device, Biotech

Danaher•Town of Islip, NY

7d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The DBS Leader is a member of the site's Operations Leadership team and leads the strategic deployment of Lean principles across the organization to drive operational excellence, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role is responsible for developing and executing Lean transformation initiatives, coaching leadership and frontline teams, and ensuring alignment with business goals. By leveraging data-driven methodologies and cross-functional collaboration, enabling sustainable improvements throughout all KPI metrics. This position reports to the Plant Director and is an onsite role in Hauppauge, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering required
Prefer 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, manufacturing planning/scheduling, and lean manufacturing concepts.
Ability to assess key business metrics and operational situations from a general manager’s point of view.
Strong ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization, including senior leaders, functional leaders, project managers, and practitioners across functions.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills; independent worker who can operate in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and effectively manage difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience
Mastery of a variety of DBS or continuous improvement tools

Responsibilities

Planning, Execution and Sustainment of Kaizens, Projects, and Action Plans to generate improvement in plant KPI. Utilizing a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment and Daily Management opportunities.
Lead/facilitate root cause analysis (problem solving) using DIVE/DMAIC process and develop team members to build these skillsets.
Improve DBS training and facilitation skills by pursuing certification in DBS tools and leading associate development in DBS tools and Kaizen.
Immerse yourself in critical plant areas and actively work to drive improved performance
Manage strategic projects from conception through sustainment, facilitate execution of action plans