Continuous Improvement Lead

Danaher; Medemblik; On-site; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences leader is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader in Medemblik. You will implement improvement programs and enhance Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation. The position requires at least 5 years of related experience and expertise in Lean tools. Join a team dedicated to advancing therapeutics and improving lives worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Skilled in ERP systems and capable of data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation.
• Drive targeted improvement across Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation.
• Assist site leadership in developing a continuous improvement plan.

Skills

Lean tools expertise

Value Stream Mapping

Problem Solving

Daily Management

Process Mapping

ERP systems skills

Data analysis

Education

HBO / WO education

Job description

Overview

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives, and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By leveraging Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us, working on challenges that truly matter with people who care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Continuous Improvement Leader – Role

The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for the implementation of the internal improvement program across your operating company. You will drive and support the department leaders of the OpCo to comply with and achieve the set goals on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity (SQDIP). You will facilitate events like Kaizens, trainings and workshops. This position reports to the Director Operations / Site Lead and is part of the broader Medemblik site team, located in Medemblik, NL and will be an on-site role.

What you will do

• 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.

Who you are

• 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 systems and data crunching

Who we are

Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.

Want to know more? Experience life at Careers website, Instagram channel and LinkedIn page.

Cytiva is a global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to advance and accelerate therapeutics. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients.

Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world.

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.