Danaher Business System Leader Manager, Hardware

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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratorys role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing and are used in hospitals reference and research laboratories and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough to rapid and reliable sample analysis to more rigorous decision makingwe are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency clinical confidence adaptive collaboration and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Danaher Business System Leader Manager Hardware is responsible for driving a robust understanding and application of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools across the team and driving short and long term business objectives within Hardware Operations. You will partner with cross functional leaders to drive business results and increase DBS capability and culture.

Why this role This role is designed for experienced Production Operations and Manufacturing leaders who have successfully driven continuous improvement within their organizations and are looking to deepen their DBS expertise. Youll work closely with site leadership lead strategic improvement initiatives and coach teams through transformational this role youll have a direct impact on Safety Quality Delivery Inventory and Productivity performance while supporting the operational excellence that helps Beckman Coulter deliver life-changing diagnostic solutions to patients worldwide.

This position reports to the Sr Director of Production Operations and is part of the Hardware Manufacturing plant located in Chaska MN and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply DBS tools to drive transformative change to improve KPIs in the Hardware Operations Plant actively participate in Daily Management to take action and solve problems coach and mentor work teams to build sustainable processes that deliver on KPIs
• Apply DBS to collaborate with others asking for feedback and reacting constructively; take initiative and accountability for corrective measures
• Collect Gemba evidence and participate actively in Kaizen. Lead others in getting to root cause at Gemba.
• Sets and delivers on goals for self that are challenging and aspirational within the scope of available resources to support growth and DBS capability targets.
• Include DBS in development plans and engage as a Certified Practitioner for DBS tools. Mentor peers and modify behavior based on feedback to enhance impact.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree with 9 years of experience or Masters degree with 7 years of experience or Doctoral degree with 5 years of experience
• 4 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing Engineering Production or Operations is required.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor associates and teams of various levels from production associates to Sr. Leaders

• Demonstrated experience leading change initiatives and driving adoption of new processes systems or ways of working within a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience navigating ambiguity prioritizing competing demands and making sound decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to other Danaher Operating Companies for own development and to drive continuous improvement at other locations - up to 10% travel

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

• Achieved Certified Practitioner or similar certifications in applicable DBS tools (SW 5S TPI PSP VSM)

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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 - $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 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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