Continuous Improvement Lead at Danaher Corporation

Medemblik, North Holland, Netherlands

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • HBO / WO education
  • Experienced in Lean tools, such as Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Daily Management, Process Mapping
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Skilled in ERP system(s) and data crunching

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation, including kaizen events
  • Drive targeted improvement across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation
  • Assist site leadership in the development of a continuous improvement plan
  • Directly provide formal and informal Lean training and coaching on site
  • Implement the internal improvement program across the operating company
  • Drive and support department leaders in complying with and achieving goals on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP)
  • Facilitate events like Kaizens, Trainings, Workshops

Skills

Continuous Improvement
Lean
Kaizen
SQDIP
Safety
Quality
Delivery
Inventory
Productivity
Workshops
Training

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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