Value Stream Improvement Champion

Value Stream Improvement Champion

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At Cytiva one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines new medicines and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other our customers and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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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.
• 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.

• This position reports to the sites Belts Value Stream Leader Sr. Manager and is located in Pensacola FL as an on-site role.

What you will do:

• Lead and execute Value Stream and plantwide 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 handson 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 rootcause 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 teamsincluding Quality Specialists Trainers and DBS Specialiststo 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.

Who you are:

• A bachelors or masters degreepreferably in Science Engineering or Supply Chain & Logisticsis 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.)

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel 10% of the time to other Cytiva manufacturing locations in the US and Worldwide as required.
• Ability to access gauges and equipment 5-6 feet off the ground lift and move up to 50 lb.
• Wear all necessary PPE which could include respirator air hood hearing protection etc.

Cytiva a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information visit .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race color national origin religion sex age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact:1- or .