Danaher Business System Leader Manager, Hardware

Danaher•Chaska, MN

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Danaher Business System Leader Manager, Hardware is responsible for driving a robust understanding and application of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools across the team and driving short and long term business objectives within Hardware Operations. You will partner with cross functional leaders to drive business results and increase DBS capability and culture. This role is designed for experienced Production, Operations, and Manufacturing leaders who have successfully driven continuous improvement within their organizations and are looking to deepen their DBS expertise. You'll work closely with site leadership, lead strategic improvement initiatives, and coach teams through transformational change. In this role, you'll have a direct impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity performance while supporting the operational excellence that helps Beckman Coulter deliver life-changing diagnostic solutions to patients worldwide.

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 in Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, or Operations is required
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor associates and teams of various levels, from production associates to Sr. Leaders
Demonstrated experience leading change initiatives and driving adoption of new processes, systems, or ways of working within a manufacturing or operations environment
Experience navigating ambiguity, prioritizing competing demands, and making sound decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment
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 Certified Practitioner or similar certifications in applicable DBS tools (SW, 5S, TPI, PSP, VSM)

Responsibilities

Apply DBS tools to drive transformative change to improve KPI’s in the Hardware Operations Plant
Actively participate in Daily Management 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 development plans and engage as a Certified Practitioner for DBS tools
Mentor peers and modify behavior based on feedback to enhance impact