Continuous Improvement Leader (DBSL)

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Newquay, Cornwall, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Healthtech • Other • Software • Biotech
The Role
The Continuous Improvement Leader will optimize site performance by implementing the Danaher Business System, guiding teams on continuous improvement tools, and managing operational performance metrics.
Summary Generated by Built In

Bring more to life.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL) to play a pivotal role in driving sustained performance improvement across our Newquay site. You will lead the deployment of the Danaher Business System to strengthen site KPIs while building long-term capability through structured problem solving and Kaizen excellence.

What you’ll do:

  • Drive optimization of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity (Cost) and overall performance by championing DBS and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement across global Operations sites, using DBS tools such as Daily Management, VSM, 5S, Standard Work, TPM, SMED, TPI, VRK and Lean Conversion.

  • Actively participate, facilitate, collaborate and lead, daily, weekly and monthly L3 Operations meetings. Coach and mentor the site team in the use of structured DBS tools to facilitate sustained performance improvements. Coach and provide ongoing support and guidance to build knowledge and capability of DBS across all levels at site.

  • Work with the Site Leadership team to create and sustain Policy Deployment frameworks, Bowler Charts, Action Plans and Problem Solving Processes; consolidate and analyze KPIs from manufacturing site, resulting in the development of Action Plans to address areas of opportunity. Champion adherence to the standards defined through the deployment of DBS.

  • Manage the site DBS leadership process, including Daily Management, Kaizen funnels, generation of Action Plans and their sustainment. Engage with and coordinate with any necessary Cytiva functions and / or leaders to remove any roadblocks preventing optimized operational performance.

  • Identify and execute optimization work packages across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity to enable YOY improvements through the deployment of DBS tools and techniques.

  • Develop a maintain a DBS roadmap for the site functional areas to continue the development journey of DBS

Who you are:

  • Degree in Engineering or Business professional engineering certification and/or masters degree preferred, or demonstrable years served

  • Experience in process improvements using lean manufacturing methodology/Lean manufacturing with a combination of project management and business process analysis.

  • Ability to communicate effectively across all departments and functions and at all levels of the business. Ability to operate effectively in a multi-tasking, dynamic environment, while maintaining a forward-thinking and customer-first attitude.

  • Proven track record in optimizing KPis around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity

  • Ability to energize, develop and build rapport, collaborate and influence at all levels within an organization. Act as inspirational leader with optimism, highly approachable and humble.

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

  • High level presentation and interpersonal skills- able to communicate and present ideas to customers in a way that produces understanding and impact that builds effective strategic relationships.

  • Experience in KanBan, Heijunka, Inventory Reduction, Inventory Turns, Waste elimination and productivity improvement.

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.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Engineering or Business
  • Experience in process improvements using lean manufacturing methodology
  • Proven track record in optimizing KPIs around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and has not been reviewed or approved by Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and mental health support. Feedback suggests these offerings are a notable strength of the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, paid holidays, sick days, and volunteer time are highlighted, with flexibility or remote arrangements available for some roles. Feedback suggests this breadth of time-off options contributes meaningfully to total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided for birth, adoption, or foster placement with the ability to use time in flexible increments within the first year. Feedback suggests family-focused perks like adoption support add tangible value for caregivers.

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The Company
HQ: Brea, CA
10,526 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

Beckman Coulter is committed to advancing healthcare for every person by applying the power of science, technology, and the passion and creativity of our teams to enhance the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving healthcare outcomes. Our diagnostic systems are used in complex biomedical testing, and are found in hospitals, reference laboratories and physician office settings around the globe. Beckman Coulter offers a unique combination of people, processes and solutions designed to elevate the performance of clinical laboratories and healthcare networks. We do this by accelerating care with a menu that matters, bringing the benefit of automation to all, delivering greater insights through clinical informatics and unlocking hidden value through performance partnership. An operating company of Danaher Corporation since 2011, Beckman Coulter is headquartered in Brea, Calif., and has more than 11,000 global associates working diligently to make the world a healthier place.

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