Job Description:

Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.

The Danaher Business System Leader, Lean for Leica Biosystems is responsible for promoting and leading the successful implementation of our Danaher Business System (DBS) in Leica Biosystems' Richmond, IL site. They will be a critical support resource to Operations, Distributions and other support functions at the site.

This position is part of the Core Histology Consumables (CHC) business unit located in Richmond, IL and will be an on-site role. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Global DBS team and report to the Sr. Lean DBS Leader, Lean responsible for evolving the organization´s maturity in DBS to drive results. If you thrive in a multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class operations and supply chain organization-read on.

Major Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as Lean DBS expert to our Richmond, IL; drive sustained operational improvements and Kaizen results that impact Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through facilitation of DBS Lean activities and mentorship of associates and Kaizen teams.


• Drive results across the dimensions of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost by leveraging a solid understanding of the DBS Fundamentals combined with Lean tools from 4 different areas: Reliability, Operations, Supply Chain, and Materials.


• Develop and continuously improve processes within Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics at the site and supporting functions. Continuously advance DBS capabilities by leveraging the DBS Playbooks and corresponding action plans.


• Facilitate Kaizens as defined in a prioritized Kaizen Funnel and support the development of Certified Practitioners to close KPI gaps with appropriate Visual & Daily Management. Improve DBS training and facilitation by pursuing certification in DBS tools for yourself and others.


• Facilitate and lead PSP (Problem Solving Process) teams in everyday Problem Solving. Install and facilitate Visual & Daily Management at Gemba across the site.

Skills/Competencies/Behaviors

• Problem Solving coaching / training


• Kaizen events and Lean tools facilitation, implementation


• Collaborate to deliver results


• Lead through DBS / Lean culture mindset

Education

• BS or BA Degree in Business, Engineering, Science or equivalent

Experience

• Previous Operations or Lean experience


• Hands-on experience implementing improvements in a continuous improvement environment (DBS, Lean SixSigma, TPS, etc.), line management or consulting role


• Bachelor's degree in field with 5+ years exp. OR Master's degree in field with 3+ years exp. OR  Doctoral degree in field with 0-2 years exp.

Travel: As needed, less than 10% domestically or internationally

Language: English

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stand, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, bend, talk and hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• This position will require travel by car and flying in and out of airports with possible long wait times.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, most work is in an office environment setting. Lighting and temperature are adequate. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

The salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000 range. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than
the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
* This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
* We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and Retirement
Benefits 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

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. This job description may be changed at any time

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