Continuous Improvement (DBS) Leader - Medical Device, Biotech

Radiometer; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking a DBS Leader to drive Lean transformation across our Hauppauge, NY site. You will develop and execute initiatives, coach leadership and frontline teams, and ensure alignment with business goals to improve KPI performance.

Reporting to the Plant Director, this onsite role emphasizes data-driven improvement, training enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain gains in all KPI metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to analyze metrics from a general manager’s perspective.
• Strong communication and leadership across levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and sustain Kaizens and action plans to improve plant KPI.
• Lead root cause analysis using DIVE/DMAIC and coach teams.
• Advance DBS training and develop associate capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement across critical plant areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DBS tools

Kaizen

DIVE/DMAIC

Job description

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 all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing 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 incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative 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 that 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.

About the Role

The DBS Leader is a member of the site's Operations Leadership team and leads the strategic deployment of Lean principles across the organization to drive operational excellence, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role is responsible for developing and executing Lean transformation initiatives, coaching leadership and frontline teams, and ensuring alignment with business goals. By leveraging data-driven methodologies and cross-functional collaboration, enabling sustainable improvements throughout all KPI metrics. This position reports to the Plant Director and is an onsite role in Hauppauge, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, Execution and Sustainment of Kaizens, Projects, and Action Plans to generate improvement in plant KPI.
• Utilizing a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment and Daily Management opportunities.
• Lead/facilitate root cause analysis (problem solving) using DIVE/DMAIC process and develop team members to build these skillsets.
• Improve DBS training and facilitation skills by pursuing certification in DBS tools and leading associate development in DBS tools and Kaizen.
• Immerse yourself in critical plant areas and actively work to drive improved performance.
• Manage strategic projects from conception through sustainment, facilitate execution of action plans.

What you are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Prefer 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, manufacturing planning/scheduling, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to assess key business metrics and operational situations from a general manager’s point of view.
• Strong ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization, including senior leaders, functional leaders, project managers, and practitioners across functions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills; independent worker who can operate in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and effectively manage difficult situations.

Nice to have

• Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience
• Mastery of a variety of DBS or continuous improvement tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Salary and Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Location & Schedule

This is an onsite role in Hauppauge, NY. Contract type and working hours and hybrid/remote arrangements: (not provided, so omitted).

Equal Opportunity

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Contact for accommodations

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].