Danaher Business System Leader Manager, Hardware (Continuous Improvement Leader)

Danaher Corporation • Chaska, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, an operating company of Danaher, the work focuses on saving lives through innovation in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The company fosters a culture of belonging and leverages the Danaher Business System (DBS) for continuous improvement. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics for over 90 years, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics provides solutions for routine and complex clinical testing in various healthcare settings, impacting billions of patients and millions of clinicians annually. The Danaher Business System Leader Manager, Hardware is responsible for driving the understanding and application of DBS tools within Hardware Operations to achieve short and long-term business objectives. This role involves partnering with cross-functional leaders to enhance business results and cultivate a DBS-driven culture. The position is on-site at the Hardware Manufacturing plant in Chaska, MN, and reports to the Sr Director of Production Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or Doctoral degree with 5+ years of experience
• 4+ years of experience with application of continuous improvement/lean manufacturing is required
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor associates and teams of various levels, from production associates to Sr. Leadership roles
• Displays a positive attitude in the face of difficult or challenging situations
• Provides an uplifting (yet realistic) outlook on what the future holds and the opportunities it might present
• Can effectively shift approach when situation changes and make decisions without having the total picture or being given clear direction
• Ability to travel to other Danaher Operating Companies for own development and to drive continuous improvement at other locations - up to 10% travel

Nice To Haves

• Achieved CP in applicable DBS tools (SW, 5S, VRK, QSB, TPI, PSP, VSM)

Responsibilities

• Apply DBS to drive transformative change to improve KPI’s in the Hardware Operations Plant
• Actively participate in DM to take action and solve problems
• Coach and mentor work teams to build sustainable processes that deliver on KPI’s
• Apply DBS to collaborate with others, asking for feedback and reacting constructively
• Take initiative and accountability for corrective measures
• Collect Gemba evidence and participate actively in Kaizen
• Lead others in getting to root cause at Gemba
• Set and deliver on goals for self that are challenging and aspirational within the scope of available resources to support growth and DBS capability targets
• Include DBS in D4G and engage as CP for DBS tool
• Mentor peers and modify behavior based on feedback to enhance impact

Benefits

• Broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives
• Health care program
• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus/incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees