Value Stream Improvement Champion

Danaher•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Value Stream Improvement Champion for Cytiva is responsible for assisting the Belts Value Stream Leader in driving improvements in line with defined KPI targets across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory & Productivity/Cost. This role focuses on high product quality by adhering to internal procedures, maintaining full product traceability, and ensuring compliance with the quality management system. The Champion also provides oversight of the mix room and belts hourly support team functions to manage performance, plan succession, and effectively communicate and execute value stream strategy. This position reports to the site’s Belts Value Stream Leader, Sr. Manager and is located in Pensacola, FL as an on-site role. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health, collaborating with customers on life-saving activities from biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. The company emphasizes continuous improvement through Danaher’s system of continuous improvement.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree—preferably in Science, Engineering, or Supply Chain & Logistics—is preferred. Candidates with substantial manufacturing experience in a supervisor or operations lead capacity may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Have at least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering.
Possesses leadership experience, with leadership roles in Operations.
Works well in fast-paced environments, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities based on business needs.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams; manage performance; plan succession; and effectively communicate at all organizational levels, both written and verbal.
Hands-on Gemba experience with driving improvement efforts either with the use of lean tools, or problem-solving methodology. (Daily Management, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assisting the Belts Value Stream Leader in driving improvements in line with defined KPI targets across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory & Productivity/Cost.
Focusing on high product quality by adhering to internal procedures, maintaining full product traceability, and ensuring compliance with the quality management system.
Provide oversight of the mix room and belts hourly support team functions to manage performance; plan succession; and effectively communicate and execute value stream strategy.
Lead and execute Value Stream and plant‑wide improvement initiatives by identifying operational gaps, prioritizing opportunities, and securing resources to drive impactful results.
Plan and facilitate kaizen events, including team selection, agenda development, hands‑on training, rapid implementation, and performance measurement.
Drive accountability and operational excellence through effective use of Daily Management, Hourly Scorecards, KPIs, and Standard Work.
Collaborate with Value Stream leadership to drive root‑cause elimination, maintain improvement sustainability, and support overall strategic direction.
Oversee daily mix room operations and manage associated teams to ensure consistent safety, quality, and productivity.
Provide leadership to Belts hourly support teams—including Quality Specialists, Trainers, and DBS Specialists—to ensure high performance, clear expectations, and alignment with Value Stream priorities.
Serve as backup to the Value Stream Manager, providing leadership continuity and operational oversight as needed.