Continuous Improvement Leader – Medical Device, Biotech

Danaher Corporation

. Lead the strategic deployment of Lean principles across the organization to drive operational excellence, enhance productivity, and foster continuous improvement .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeHauppauge • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, with a strong focus on driving operational excellence and enhancing productivity through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean Transformation InitiativesDIVE/DMAIC ProcessDBS Tools MasteryKaizen FacilitationManufacturing Planning/Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Lean Manufacturing ConceptsContinuous ImprovementData-Driven MethodologiesRoot Cause AnalysisKPI Metrics AssessmentProject ManagementPolicy DeploymentDaily ManagementOperational ExcellenceAction Plan Execution

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean/Six Sigma CertificationDBS Tools Certification

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperational MetricsContinuous Improvement ToolsPlant PerformanceCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic deployment of Lean principles across the organization to drive operational excellence, enhance productivity, and foster continuous improvement
Develop and execute Lean transformation initiatives
Coach leadership and frontline teams
Ensure alignment with business goals
Leverage data-driven methodologies and cross-functional collaboration to enable sustainable improvements across KPI metrics
Plan, execute, and sustain Kaizens, projects, and action plans to improve plant KPIs
Utilize a dynamic funnel process tied to Policy Deployment and Daily Management opportunities
Lead and facilitate root cause analysis using the DIVE/DMAIC process
Develop team members’ DIVE/DMAIC and DBS tool skillsets
Pursue certification in DBS tools and lead associate development in DBS tools and Kaizen
Immerse in critical plant areas to drive improved performance
Manage strategic projects from conception through sustainment and facilitate action-plan execution
Serve as a member of the site’s Operations Leadership team
Report to the Plant Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering required
Prefer 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, manufacturing planning/scheduling, and lean manufacturing concepts
Ability to assess key business metrics and operational situations from a general manager’s point of view
Strong ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization, including senior leaders, functional leaders, project managers, and practitioners across functions
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
Independent worker able to operate in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and effectively manage difficult situations
Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience is a plus
Mastery of a variety of DBS or continuous improvement tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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