Site Lean Transformation Leader (DBS) - (Onsite in Muskegon, MI)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Muskegon Danaher Business Systems (DBS) Leader is a facilitative leader accountable for process improvements yielding bottom-line productivity and improved delivery. The position oversees lean transformation within a plant that is currently under construction. You will be expected to help develop and sustain a lean culture using various DBS tools with focus on achieving world class safety and manufacturing performance. You will be a leader with expertise in lean manufacturing, overall operations management, and plant transformations. This position reports to the Director, Manufacturing & Site, Resin & Technologies and is part of the local DBS org located in Muskegon, MI and will be an on-site role.
Job description
What you'll do
- Provide leadership for the deployment and integration of the Danaher Business System (DBS) across the site, ensuring DBS activities, daily management, Bowler execution, and continuous improvement initiatives are aligned with annual business plans, strategic priorities, and customer requirements to deliver sustainable business results.
- Develop the Kaizen funnel in conjunction with leadership, lead workshops and kaizen events for the construction schedule, new factory start-up, product lines and in support of product relocations.
- Apply Lean tools to compress schedules, eliminate waste, improve process capability and reduce process and product variation.
- Drive institutionalization of Lean methodology to achieve a culture of continuous improvement through data-based decision making, structured problem solving, kaizen principles, and a relentless focus on safety, quality, delivery, and customer success.
- Develop, maintain and drive the site Certified Practitioner (CP) funnel providing support to CP candidates through the process.
- Lead and support various fact-based problem-solving sessions using DBS tools and long term follow up to assure sustainment of results.
Who you are
- Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering) and 7+ years' previous experience in a related manufacturing setting.
- Possess a proven strong ability to work with associates at all levels utilizing a hands-on approach at GEMBA while maintaining a connection to the bigger picture.
- A proven track record facilitating/coordinating/coaching and mentoring lean workshop/kaizen events utilizing various tools.
- Strong capability to lead organizational change through the deployment of Lean thinking and Lean-based management systems, supported by effective oral, written, and executive-level presentation skills.
- Ability to independently drive results through analytical problem-solving, effective change management, and sound financial decision-making.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
- Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or batch chemical, petrochemical experience.
- Change agent with strong credibility and influence.
- A3 thinking deployment and experience.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and carrying materials up to 25 lbs; occasional use of stairs up to 4 stories and use of straight ladders up to 20 feet. Working in the field will require the applicant to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and other necessary PPE for several hours/duration of their field time. Some exposure to high noise areas is expected requiring the use of hearing protection such as ear plugs or earmuffs. Ability to use a computer, including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word; and other job-related software for 8 hours a day.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering)
- 7+ years' previous experience in a related manufacturing setting
- Proven strong ability to work with associates at all levels utilizing a hands-on approach at GEMBA
- A proven track record facilitating/coordinating/coaching and mentoring lean workshop/kaizen events
- Strong capability to lead organizational change through the deployment of Lean thinking and Lean-based management systems
- Effective oral, written, and executive-level presentation skills
- Ability to independently drive results through analytical problem-solving, effective change management, and sound financial decision-making
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.