Director, Continuous Improvement (Danaher Business System)

Danaher • San Jose, CA

131d • $155,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Molecular Devices, 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. Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team-rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation-you'll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and leading continuous improvement effort across various functions.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with 10+ years of experience or Master's degree with 8-10 years.
• Excellent communication skills (writing, reading, speaking and listening).
• Strong influential interpersonal and communications skills and focus on customers.
• Certified in DBS tools (primarily in fundamentals) or any other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of driving cross-functional improvements using DBS, or other continuous improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of finance and/or service aspects of the business.
• Able to think strategically and view the business from a general management standpoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation) tied to Policy Deployment (PD) and Daily Management (DM) by leveraging DBS tools.
• Assist site/company and functional leadership in the development of a DBS Roadmap.
• Directly provide formal and informal DBS training and coaching.
• Lead, facilitate, coordinate and manage the annual Kaizen Events at the plant.
• Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business.
• Promote and facilitate associate development in various DBS tools and kaizen leadership.
• Benchmark and incorporate best practices from other Danaher locations.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees