Aldevron
Continuous Improvement Leader - Danaher Business System
Aldevron, Fargo, North Dakota, us, 58126
Continuous Improvement Leader - Danaher Business System
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Aldevron, 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.
At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world.
The Continuous Improvement Leader - Danaher Business System is responsible for improving organizational performance by driving continuous improvement in Quality by using Danaher Business System (DBS) and working with DBS Leaders (DBSLs) to identify improvement opportunities and implement countermeasures to drive reduction in waste, cost, on time delivery, and drive lean manufacturing processes.
This position reports to the VP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs and is part of the Quality organization located in
Fargo, North Dakota
and will be an on-site role.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
Lead through influence and partner with functional leaders to identify, prioritize, and select improvement priorities needed to achieve performance objectives.
Leverage and continuously improve the Kaizen Funnel Process to prioritize, schedule, resource, plan, and drive 80%+ sustainment of Kaizen and PSP events.
Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation) that is tied to Policy Deployment (PD) and Daily Management (DM) by leveraging DBS tools and skillfully facilitating workshops, trainings, and Kaizen events.
Work with the DBSO (Danaher Business System Office) to schedule events, align on new tools to advance DBS across Quality and collaborate with other DBS leaders to ensure alignment of cross-functional processes involving Operations.
Strategically drive long term DBS muscle development of all leaders and team members within the functional teams you support and across Aldevron.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include
Bachelor’s degree with preference for 7+ years of experience including using continuous improvement/lean tools.
Ability to build cross functional relationships and lead through influence to increase the usage of DBS/continuous improvement tools to achieve functional targets.
Strong background in DBS, continuous improvement, or operational excellence fundamentals with a proven track record to drive change and deliver results.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with business partners across all levels of the organization to include training and presentation.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Ability to travel occasionally per business needs
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Hands-on experience leading deployment of DBS tools: VSM, SW, TPI, 5S, PSP, VM/DM, VPM, or DSS preferred.
Certified Practitioner (CP) in one or more Lean tools preferred.
Aldevron offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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At Aldevron, 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.
At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world.
The Continuous Improvement Leader - Danaher Business System is responsible for improving organizational performance by driving continuous improvement in Quality by using Danaher Business System (DBS) and working with DBS Leaders (DBSLs) to identify improvement opportunities and implement countermeasures to drive reduction in waste, cost, on time delivery, and drive lean manufacturing processes.
This position reports to the VP of Quality and Regulatory Affairs and is part of the Quality organization located in
Fargo, North Dakota
and will be an on-site role.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
Lead through influence and partner with functional leaders to identify, prioritize, and select improvement priorities needed to achieve performance objectives.
Leverage and continuously improve the Kaizen Funnel Process to prioritize, schedule, resource, plan, and drive 80%+ sustainment of Kaizen and PSP events.
Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in QDCI (Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation) that is tied to Policy Deployment (PD) and Daily Management (DM) by leveraging DBS tools and skillfully facilitating workshops, trainings, and Kaizen events.
Work with the DBSO (Danaher Business System Office) to schedule events, align on new tools to advance DBS across Quality and collaborate with other DBS leaders to ensure alignment of cross-functional processes involving Operations.
Strategically drive long term DBS muscle development of all leaders and team members within the functional teams you support and across Aldevron.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include
Bachelor’s degree with preference for 7+ years of experience including using continuous improvement/lean tools.
Ability to build cross functional relationships and lead through influence to increase the usage of DBS/continuous improvement tools to achieve functional targets.
Strong background in DBS, continuous improvement, or operational excellence fundamentals with a proven track record to drive change and deliver results.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with business partners across all levels of the organization to include training and presentation.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Ability to travel occasionally per business needs
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Hands-on experience leading deployment of DBS tools: VSM, SW, TPI, 5S, PSP, VM/DM, VPM, or DSS preferred.
Certified Practitioner (CP) in one or more Lean tools preferred.
Aldevron offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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