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Director, DBS Leader - Lean

Richmond, Illinois, United States💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the implementation of the Danaher Business System (DBS) Lean methodology to drive operational improvements and KPI results at a manufacturing site.

Role type

Director, Continuous Improvement / Lean Leader

Builds

Operational efficiency and quality outcomes for cancer diagnostics manufacturing

Domain

Life Sciences / Diagnostics / Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

DBS Fundamentals mastery, Lean tools proficiency, problem-solving process facilitation, visual management, strategic partnership, influence without authority

Preferred skills

Master's degree, Danaher Reliability System knowledge, Danaher Materials System knowledge, Certified Practitioner in Lean DBS tools, people management

Technologies

DBS Tools, Lean Six Sigma, TPS

Responsibilities

Serve as DBS Subject Matter Expert for the manufacturing site, drive results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost dimensions, develop and improve operational processes, create and lead Kaizen Funnel plans, facilitate PSP teams and install Visual & Daily Management

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & hands-on execution

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