Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL) - Operations
Radiometer

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Radiometer, 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.

In our line of work, life isn't a given - it's the ultimate goal. When life takes an unexpected turn, our technology and solutions enable caregivers to make informed diagnostic decisions to improve patient care. This is our shared purpose at Radiometer and what unites all +4000 of us - no matter our roles or where in the world we're located.

Radiometer is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges. At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.

Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you'll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Danaher Business System Leader (Continuous Improvement Leader) is responsible for driving a continuous improvement culture and coaching the implementation of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools with a hands-on approach to enhance operational efficiency (quality, delivery, and cost) across all manufacturing and supporting processes.

This associate will drive results and impact in the culture in the different site value streams by coaching and supporting Value Stream Managers and senior managers.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Operations as part of the Danaher Business System job family located in New Brighton, Minnesota, and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support and coach the implementation of fundamental tools across all value streams to drive lean conversion.
• Coach and mentor the value stream leaders in the use of DBS tools via both daily kaizen activity and kaizen events.
• Support a DBS continuous improvement culture by facilitating trainings and organizing kaizen events.
• Assess/develop site DBS competencies and manage/support Certified Practitioner (CP) development.
• Ensure results of kaizen activity are sustained by driving site kaizen funnel management.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• B.S. degree in engineering, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in operations/supply chain.
• Proven track record of driving KPIs through lean conversion, with a demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize and eliminate waste to enable flow.
• Proficiency in Kaizen Event Basics, and experience in leading or facilitating Kaizen Events with proof of sustaining results.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

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

• Ability to travel as needed ( 15%) to other sites, including international travel.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50lbs.

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

• Operations leadership experience in a lean organization
• Experience in a similar DBSL, Lean Partner, CI Leader, Operational Excellence partner, or an equivalent lean program role.
• Certification status within fundamental tools such as Standard Work, Daily Management (Performance Boards, Visual Daily stand-up meetings), systematic problem solving, A3 reports.

Radiometer, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's 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, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's 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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