Danaher Business System Leader Manager, Hardware

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, seeks a DBS Leader Manager for Hardware to drive continuous improvement in production operations at the Chaska, MN plant. You will lead DBS tool use, coach teams, and partner with site leadership to deliver Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity gains.

The role reports to the Sr Director of Production Operations and requires on-site presence; travel is possible for development within the Danaher network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or Doctoral degree with 5+ years of experience
• 4+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, or Operations is required.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor associates and teams of various levels, from production associates to Sr. Leaders
• Demonstrated experience leading change initiatives and driving adoption of new processes, systems, or ways of working within a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience navigating ambiguity, prioritizing competing demands, and making sound decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Apply DBS tools to drive transformative change to improve KPI’s in the Hardware Operations Plant, actively participate in Daily Management to take action and solve problems, coach and mentor work teams to build sustainable processes that deliver on KPI’s
• Apply DBS to collaborate with others, asking for feedback and reacting constructively; take initiative and accountability for corrective measures
• Collect Gemba evidence and participate actively in Kaizen. Lead others in getting to root cause at Gemba.
• Sets and delivers on goals for self that are challenging and aspirational within the scope of available resources to support growth and DBS capability targets.
• Include DBS in development plans and engage as a Certified Practitioner for DBS tools. Mentor peers and modify behavior based on feedback to enhance impact.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Engineering

Production

Operations

Coaching

Change management

Decision making

Manufacturing leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

DBS tools

5S

TPI

PSP

VSM

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Danaher Business System Leader Manager, Hardware

is responsible for driving a robust understanding and application of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools across the team and driving short and long term business objectives within Hardware Operations. You will partner with cross functional leaders to drive business results and increase DBS capability and culture.

Why this role?

This role is designed for experienced Production, Operations, and Manufacturing leaders who have successfully driven continuous improvement within their organizations and are looking to deepen their DBS expertise. You'll work closely with site leadership, lead strategic improvement initiatives, and coach teams through transformational change. In this role, you'll have a direct impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity performance while supporting the operational excellence that helps Beckman Coulter deliver life‑changing diagnostic solutions to patients worldwide.

This position reports to the Sr Director of Production Operations and is part of the Hardware Manufacturing plant located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Apply DBS tools to drive transformative change to improve KPI’s in the Hardware Operations Plant, actively participate in Daily Management to take action and solve problems, coach and mentor work teams to build sustainable processes that deliver on KPI’s
• Apply DBS to collaborate with others, asking for feedback and reacting constructively; take initiative and accountability for corrective measures
• Collect Gemba evidence and participate actively in Kaizen. Lead others in getting to root cause at Gemba.
• Sets and delivers on goals for self that are challenging and aspirational within the scope of available resources to support growth and DBS capability targets.
• Include DBS in development plans and engage as a Certified Practitioner for DBS tools. Mentor peers and modify behavior based on feedback to enhance impact.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or Doctoral degree with 5+ years of experience
• 4+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, or Operations is required.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor associates and teams of various levels, from production associates to Sr. Leaders
• Demonstrated experience leading change initiatives and driving adoption of new processes, systems, or ways of working within a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience navigating ambiguity, prioritizing competing demands, and making sound decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to other Danaher Operating Companies for own development and to drive continuous improvement at other locations - up to 10% travel

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in

• Achieved Certified Practitioner or similar certifications in applicable DBS tools (SW, 5S, TPI, PSP, VSM)

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. 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.

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

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.

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.

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