Danaher Business System Leader, Lean

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At Leica Biosystems 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.

At Leica Biosystems were not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics were transforming lives. Our mission of Advancing Cancer Diagnostics Improving Lives is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis we empower clinicians with innovative reliable solutions so they can give patients timely accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems youre not just taking a job; youre becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. Youll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers and aid the acceleration of next-generation life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community youll be inspired each day to stretch grow and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The DBS Leader Lean is responsible for promoting and leading the successful implementation of Lean DBS in Leica Biosystems Richmond Illinois site. They will be a key business partner and sit on the local leadership team who is results driven with a strong ability to drive effective use of DBS.

This position reports to the Director of DBS Lean and is part of the global DBS Lean team; the associate will be located in Richmond IL and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as Lean DBS Subject Matter Expert to our Richmond Illinois manufacturing site; drive sustained operational improvements and Kaizen results that impact Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through facilitation of DBS activities and mentorship of Leaders Associates and Kaizen teams.

• Drive results across the dimensions of Safety Quality Delivery and or Cost with the DBS Fundamentals and the DBS Tools within the Lean Segment. Leverage a solid understanding of DBS Fundamentals combined with Lean tools from four (4) different areas: Reliability Operations Supply Chain and Materials.

• Develop and continuously improve processes within Operations at the Richmond Illinois site as a member of the site leadership team.

• Create and lead prioritized Kaizen Funnel and Certified Practitioner plan to close KPI gaps with appropriate Visual & Daily Management and Leadership engagement. Improve DBS training and facilitation by pursuing certification in DBS tools for yourself and others.

• Facilitate and Lead PSP (Problem Solving Process) Teams in everyday Problem Solving. Install and facilitate Visual & Daily Management at Gemba across the Richmond Illinois site.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Masters Degree in Business Engineering or Science

• Knowledge of key DBS Lean Tools: Operations Danaher Reliability System Supply Chain and the Danaher Materials System.

• Certified Practitioner in a minimum of one appropriate Lean DBS Tool.

• Experience managing people and/or project

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time; predominantly domestic with some international travel as needed

Leica Biosystems 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.

The annual salary range for this role is $125000 to $150000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the addition this job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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