Site Lean Transformation Leader (DBS) - (Onsite in Muskegon, MI)

Danaher•Muskegon, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Site Lean Transformation Leader (DBS) for an onsite role in Muskegon, MI. This position is accountable for process improvements that yield bottom-line productivity and improved delivery, overseeing lean transformation within a plant currently under construction. The role involves developing and sustaining a lean culture using various Danaher Business System (DBS) tools, with a focus on achieving world-class safety and manufacturing performance. The leader will be instrumental in the construction schedule, new factory start-up, and product line development through lean methodologies. This position reports to the Director, Manufacturing & Site, Resin & Technologies and is part of the local DBS organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering)
7+ years’ previous experience in a related manufacturing setting.
Proven strong ability to work with associates at all levels utilizing a hands-on approach at GEMBA while maintaining a connection to the bigger picture.
Proven track record facilitating/coordinating/coaching and mentoring lean workshop/kaizen events utilizing various tools.
Strong capability to lead organizational change through the deployment of Lean thinking and Lean-based management systems, supported by effective oral, written, and executive-level presentation skills.
Ability to independently drive results through analytical problem-solving, effective change management, and sound financial decision-making.
Ability to use a computer, including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word; and other job-related software for 8 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or batch chemical, petrochemical experience.
Change agent with strong credibility and influence.
A3 thinking deployment and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the deployment and integration of the Danaher Business System (DBS) across the site, ensuring DBS activities, daily management, Bowler execution, and continuous improvement initiatives are aligned with annual business plans, strategic priorities, and customer requirements to deliver sustainable business results.
Develop the Kaizen funnel in conjunction with leadership, lead workshops and kaizen events for the construction schedule, new factory start-up, product lines and in support of product relocations.
Apply Lean tools to compress schedules, eliminate waste, improve process capability and reduce process and product variation.
Drive institutionalization of Lean methodology to achieve a culture of continuous improvement through data-based decision making, structured problem solving, kaizen principles, and a relentless focus on safety, quality, delivery, and customer success.
Develop, maintain and drive the site Certified Practitioner (CP) funnel providing support to CP candidates through the process.
Lead and support various fact-based problem-solving sessions using DBS tools and long term follow up to assure sustainment of results.