DBS Lean Leader: Drive Life Sciences Performance

Danaher Corporation; Newquay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Newquay is seeking an experienced Danaher Business System Leader to drive sustained performance improvement at the site. You will lead DBS deployment, strengthen KPIs and build capability through structured problem solving and Kaizen.

You will champion DBS tools such as Daily Management, VSM, 5S and Standard Work, coach the site team, and partner with site leadership to translate data into action plans that lift safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or business engineering certification preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and project management.
• Strong cross-functional communication and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead DBS deployment to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.
• Facilitate DBS tool adoption and coach site teams in problem solving.
• Develop and sustain policy deployment frameworks and action plans.
• Coordinate with Cytiva functions to remove roadblocks and drive YoY improvements.
• Maintain a DBS roadmap for site functional areas and continuous development.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Professional engineering certification

Masters degree

Tools

Danaher Business System (DBS)

Daily Management

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

5S

Standard Work

TPM

SMED

TPI

VRK

Job description

Cytiva in Newquay is seeking an experienced Danaher Business System Leader to drive sustained performance improvement at the site. You will lead DBS deployment, strengthen KPIs and build capability through structured problem solving and Kaizen.

You will champion DBS tools such as Daily Management, VSM, 5S and Standard Work, coach the site team, and partner with site leadership to translate data into action plans that lift safety, quality, delivery and productivity.