Continuous Improvement Leader (DBSL)

Cytiva; Newquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions company in Newquay is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to optimize processes and implement the Danaher Business System across their site. The role involves driving performance improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Inventory while coaching teams on established methodologies. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Business, experience in lean manufacturing, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers the chance to lead impactful initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Business professional engineering certification.
• Experience in process improvements using lean manufacturing methodology.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and functions.
• Proven track record in optimizing KPIs around safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Drive optimization of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity.
• Coach and mentor the site team using structured DBS tools.
• Manage the site DBS leadership process including Kaizen funnels.
• Manage the site DBS leadership process including Kaizen funnels and sustainment; remove roadblocks with Cytiva functions.
• Identify and execute DBS-driven optimization work packages for YOY improvements.
• Develop and maintain a DBS roadmap for site functions.

Skills

Process improvement using lean manufacturing methodology

Communication across departments

Optimizing KPIs

Leadership and mentorship

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business

Professional engineering certification

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DBS tools (Daily Management, VSM, 5S, etc.)

Kanban

Heijunka

5S

Standard Work

TPM

SMED

TPI

VRK

Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader (DBSL)

Join to apply for the Continuous Improvement Leader (DBSL) role at Cytiva.

At Cytiva, part of Danaher’s portfolio, we save lives by providing solutions that transform human health. This role leverages the Danaher Business System (DBS) to drive sustained performance improvement across our Newquay site.

What You’ll Do

• Drive optimization of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity (Cost) and overall performance by championing DBS and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement across global Operations sites, using DBS tools such as Daily Management, VSM, 5S, Standard Work, TPM, SMED, TPI, VRK and Lean Conversion.
• Actively participate, facilitate, collaborate and lead, daily, weekly and monthly L3 Operations meetings. Coach and mentor the site team in the use of structured DBS tools to facilitate sustained performance improvements. Coach and provide ongoing support and guidance to build knowledge and capability of DBS across all levels at the site.
• Work with the Site Leadership team to create and sustain Policy Deployment frameworks, Bowler Charts, Action Plans and Problem‑Solving Processes; consolidate and analyze KPIs from manufacturing site, resulting in the development of Action Plans to address areas of opportunity. Champion adherence to the standards defined through the deployment of DBS.
• Manage the site DBS leadership process, including Daily Management, Kaizen funnels, generation of Action Plans and their sustainment. Engage with and coordinate with any necessary Cytiva functions or leaders to remove roadblocks preventing optimized operational performance.
• Identify and execute optimization work packages across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity to enable YOY improvements through the deployment of DBS tools and techniques.
• Develop and maintain a DBS roadmap for the site functional areas to continue the development journey of DBS.

Who You Are

• Degree in Engineering or Business professional engineering certification and/or a master’s degree preferred, or demonstrable years served.
• Experience in process improvements using lean manufacturing methodology with a combination of project management and business process analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and functions and at all levels of the business. Operate effectively in a multi‑tasking, dynamic environment while maintaining a forward‑thinking and customer‑first attitude.
• Proven track record in optimizing KPIs around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity.
• Ability to energize, develop and build rapport, collaborate and influence at all levels within an organization. Act as an inspirational leader with optimism, high approachability and humility.

Additional Qualifications

• High‑level presentation and interpersonal skills—able to communicate and present ideas to customers in a way that produces understanding and impact that builds effective strategic relationships.
• Experience in Kanban, Heijunka, Inventory Reduction, Inventory Turns, Waste elimination and productivity improvement.

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.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing