Business System Leader – Aerospace, Commercial, Continuous Improvement

Danaher Corporation

. Serve as the DBS leader and strategic partner for the Aerospace Business Unit, focusing on Commercial and R&D and driving Critical Few business priorities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew Port Richey • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying DBS and Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement and measurable business outcomes across commercial and R&D functions. Proven ability to coach leaders, design performance management systems, and support P&L initiatives in complex global business environments.

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DBS DeploymentLean MethodologiesPerformance Management SystemsCoaching and TrainingContinuous Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

DBSLeanPerformance ManagementStructured Problem-SolvingP&L SupportBusiness Process ImprovementSales and Marketing PerformanceInnovationComplexity ReductionOperational Performance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced ExcelSalesforcePerformance DashboardsFunnel Management

Industry Keywords

AerospaceManufacturingGlobal BusinessCommercial OrganizationsR&D

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the DBS leader and strategic partner for the Aerospace Business Unit, focusing on Commercial and R&D and driving Critical Few business priorities
Build DBS capability across the organization by developing and coaching leaders, driving DBS maturity at all levels, and identifying talent
Design and deploy DBS mechanisms, including Daily Management, Obeya, Funnel Management, performance dashboards, and execution cadences
Lead governance, prioritization, and execution of Kaizen activities
Coach teams in structured problem-solving to deliver measurable commercial and R&D improvements
Support similar continuous improvement activities in operations as needed
Drive alignment with enterprise DBS initiatives
Support successful integration and deployment of DBS across new acquisitions and growth opportunities
Provide P&L support to the General Manager across sales and marketing performance, innovation, growth, complexity reduction, and operational performance
Engage Business and Functional leaders to identify and continuously improve business processes
Drive a DBS mindset and ensure an appropriate foundation of DBS skills in the organization
Provide coaching and training to senior leaders and associates using DBS tools, analytics, and improved performance reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field
Prefer 7+ years of leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, or similarly complex global business environments
Demonstrated experience leading and deploying DBS, Lean, or a comparable business operating system across multiple functions or geographies
Experience designing and implementing operating mechanisms, performance management systems, and continuous improvement programs that drive measurable business outcomes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel capabilities
Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
Global Sales or Marketing leadership experience is a plus
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within commercial organizations is a plus
Cross-functional experience in Operations, R&D, Product Management, or other business functions is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)