Continuous Improvement Leader (DBSL)

Danaher•Cincinnati, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ 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. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Continuous Improvement Leader (DBSL) is responsible for driving performance improvement using the Danaher Business System tools supporting the Americas Logistics and Distribution Teams. This position will play a pivotal role deploying lean tools, kaizens, programs and projects that drive KPI improvements This position reports to the Senior Director of Logistics and Distribution and is part of the Americas Logistics and Distribution team located in Hebron, KY and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Drive optimization of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity (Cost) and overall performance by championing DBS and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement across global Operations sites, using DBS tools such as Daily Management, VSM, 5S, Standard Work, TPM, SMED, TPI, VRK and Lean Conversion Actively participate, facilitate, collaborate and lead, daily, weekly and monthly L3 Operations meetings. Coach and mentor the site team in the use of structured DBS tools to facilitate sustained performance improvements. Coach and provide ongoing support and guidance to build knowledge and capability of DBS across all levels at site Work with the Site Leadership team to create and sustain Policy Deployment frameworks, Bowler Charts, Action Plans and Problem Solving Processes; consolidate and analyze KPIs from manufacturing site, resulting in the development of Action Plans to address areas of opportunity. Champion adherence to the standards defined through the deployment of DBS Develop a maintain a DBS roadmap for the site functional areas to continue the development journey of DBS Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in field with 7+ years of experience or masters degree with 5+ years of related work experience
Experience in process improvements using lean manufacturing methodology/Lean manufacturing with a combination of project management and business process analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and functions and at all levels of the business.
Ability to operate effectively in a multi-tasking, dynamic environment, while maintaining a forward-thinking and customer-first attitude.
Proven track record in optimizing KPis around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity
Ability to energize, develop and build rapport, collaborate and influence at all levels within an organization.
Act as inspirational leader with optimism, highly approachable and humble.
Ability to travel – up to 25% travel, overnight, within North and South America
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb, any other physical requirements

Nice To Haves

High level presentation and interpersonal skills- able to communicate and present ideas to senior leadership in a way that produces understanding and impact that builds effective strategic relationships

Responsibilities

Drive optimization of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity (Cost) and overall performance by championing DBS and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement across global Operations sites, using DBS tools such as Daily Management, VSM, 5S, Standard Work, TPM, SMED, TPI, VRK and Lean Conversion
Actively participate, facilitate, collaborate and lead, daily, weekly and monthly L3 Operations meetings.
Coach and mentor the site team in the use of structured DBS tools to facilitate sustained performance improvements.
Coach and provide ongoing support and guidance to build knowledge and capability of DBS across all levels at site
Work with the Site Leadership team to create and sustain Policy Deployment frameworks, Bowler Charts, Action Plans and Problem Solving Processes; consolidate and analyze KPIs from manufacturing site, resulting in the development of Action Plans to address areas of opportunity.
Champion adherence to the standards defined through the deployment of DBS
Develop a maintain a DBS roadmap for the site functional areas to continue the development journey of DBS
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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