Continuous Improvement Engineer (DBSE) at Danaher Corporation

Cortland, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Diagnostics, FiltrationIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Engineering, and/or Supply Chain
Hands-on gemba experience with driving kaizen facilitation and leadership using DBS and lean tools (Visual Daily Management, Problem Solving Process, Value Stream Mapping, Dynamic Kanban, Lean Conversion, Standard Work, 5S, TPM, SMED, etc.)
Analytical Skills; working with large data sets (SAP & Excel Experience preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communications as well as group facilitation skills, including public speaking and moderating
Prefer 4+ years of business, or operations management or manufacturing experience with management responsibilities

Responsibilities

Serve as a change facilitator by developing and collaborating with operations leadership in the transformation and support of a continuous improvement culture
Support the kaizen funnel and certified practitioner funnel to make strong connections between customer-facing metrics and process improvement efforts and facilitate and conduct Kaizens and bootcamps in DBS Fundamental & Lean tools
Facilitate Problem Solving efforts across the business to define root cause and implement process focused countermeasures
Implement of Lean Conversion and removal of “Muda” waste within operations
Promote and facilitate continuous improvement through the successful implementation of the Danaher Business System (DBS)
Support the Supply Chain, Operations, and Value Stream Managers in the implementation of DBS Fundamentals and Lean methodologies at gemba to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost

Skills

Danaher Business System

DBS

Lean

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Gemba

Supply Chain

Operations

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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