Continuous Improvement (DBS) Leader - Materials, Inventory, and Sourcing

Wondering whats within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look.At first glance, youll see that for more than 80 years weve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. Were building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and youll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, were working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the worlds biggest health challenges.The Materials DBSL (Danaher Business Systems Leader) is a hands on and facilitative leader responsible for leading high-impact continuous improvement events and transformations across our Miami, FL manufacturing site. This role also leads the deployment of DMS (Danaher Materials System) across the siteThis position is part of the Miami Materials Team and will be located ON-SITE in Kendall, FL. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.You will be a part of the Materials leadership team and report to the Director, Materials Planning & Procurement responsible for continuously improving the most critical Materials KPIs. If you thrive in a multifunctional, fast paced environment role and want to work to build a world-class supply chain organizationread on.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:+ Inventory Management and Planning: Implement inventory management practices that monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory. Utilize lean principles such as kanban and demand-driven replenishment systems to improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs. Develop Planning and Materials Management standard work.+ Procurement: Improve procurement activities including purchasing, negotiation, and contracting with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials at the best possible cost. Implement lean procurement practices to streamline processes and eliminate waste in the supply chain.+ Supplier Relationship Standard Work: Develop and maintain strong standard work within Strategic Procurement to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery performance. Collaborate with suppliers to implement lean initiatives and drive mutual benefits.+ Continuous Improvement: Provide overall DMS / DBS leadership and simplification to key areas of our operations. Responsible to support strategy development of site Danaher Materials System transformation. Coordinate, lead, and facilitate Kaizen events across the site.+ Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain performance and track progress towards improvement goals. Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for further optimization. Perform other duties as assigned.The essential requirements of the job include:+ BS or BA degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field with preference for 5+ years of Materials / Planning / Procurement experience or Masters degree with preference for 3+ years experience.+ Hands-on experience implementing/leading DBS / DMS, TPS, Kaizen, and/or Lean+ Proven experience coaching/influencing others+ Project management skills, with experience driving and delivering results+ Strong computer / MS Office skillsIt would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:+ Medical Device or low volume high mix manufacturing+ Experience working in regulated (FDA preferred) manufacturing environments+ Mastery of a variety of Lean / Six Sigma tools#LI-ND19#thisisbelonging#thebestteamisdiverseAt Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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. Our global teams are pioneering whats next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. 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