[Hiring] Senior Manager, Danaher Business System (Continuous Improvement Leader) @Danaher

Role Description

The Sr. Manager, Danaher Business System (Continuous Improvement Leader) is responsible for driving operational excellence across Beckman Coulter’s Global Supply Chain. In this role, you will lead deployment of the Danaher Business System (DBS) to accelerate improvements in:

• On‑Time Delivery (OTD)
• Work Cell Throughput (WCT)
• Safety
• Quality
• Inventory
• Productivity

This position reports to the Vice President - Global Supply Chain and will be fully remote (USA).

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead DBS transformation across the global supply chain using core DBS tools to drive sustainable continuous improvement.
• Coach and influence leaders through L2 operating mechanisms to strengthen problem-solving, accountability, and improvement sustainment.
• Facilitate kaizens to identify root causes, eliminate waste, and accelerate performance across end‑to‑end operations.
• Support Policy Deployment by developing bowler charts, action plans, countermeasures, and structured problem-solving aligned to strategic priorities.
• Analyze KPIs and collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing to close performance gaps and build long‑term capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in Lean, continuous improvement, or process transformation; or a master’s degree with related experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean methodologies and DBS/Lean tools, including leading kaizens and driving measurable KPI improvement.
• Proven experience improving KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, or Productivity.
• Experience influencing teams and driving change across global, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong capability in structured problem solving, process analysis, and project management.

Requirements

• Up to 30% global travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Remote work arrangement eligible for this position.
• Annual salary range for this role is $132,500 to $180,000.
• This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.