Lean DBS Leader — Drive Kaizen at Richmond, IL (On-Site)

Leica Biosystems

Richmond (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director, DBS Leader - Lean to lead DBS deployment at the Richmond, Illinois site. The role partners with leaders to drive Kaizen results, safety, quality, and cost improvements, and to mentor DBS practitioners.

This on-site position requires a strong Lean DBS background and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include developing processes within Operations, steering DBS training, and ensuring alignment with business metrics.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in Operations, Engineering, Lean, or related continuous improvement role.
  • Hands-on experience implementing improvements in DBS/Lean Six Sigma/TPS environments.
  • Practitioner-level mastery of DBS Fundamentals with Lean tools; certification preferred.
  • Ability to partner with business leaders and deliver measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as DBS SME for Richmond, IL site; drive DBS improvements and Kaizen results.
  • Drive safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements using DBS Fundamentals and tools.
  • Develop and improve processes within Operations as a site leadership team member.
  • Lead Kaizen Funnel and Certified Practitioner plan to close KPI gaps with Visual & Daily Management.

Skills

DBS Lean knowledge
DBS Fundamentals
Lean tools
Communication with leaders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Science
Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

DBS Tools
Lean Six Sigma
TPS

Job description

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director, DBS Leader - Lean to lead DBS deployment at the Richmond, Illinois site. The role partners with leaders to drive Kaizen results, safety, quality, and cost improvements, and to mentor DBS practitioners.

This on-site position requires a strong Lean DBS background and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include developing processes within Operations, steering DBS training, and ensuring alignment with business metrics.

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