Dbs Leader, Lean

1 week ago

Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia Leica Biosystems Full time
Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher.

Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.


The Danaher Business System Leader, Lean for Leica Biosystems is responsible for promoting and leading the successful implementation of our Danaher Business System (DBS) in Leica Biosystems' Melbourne, AUS site.

They will be a key business partner who is results driven with a strong ability to drive effective use of DBS.


This position is part of the Advanced Staining Instruments business unit located in Melbourne, AUS and will mainly be on-site with some hybrid activities.

At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.


You will be a part of the DBS team and report to the Global Director DBS Innovation and Lean responsible for evolving the organization ́s maturity in DBS to drive results.

If you thrive in a multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class operations and supply chain organization—read on.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Serve as Lean DBS expert to our Melbourne, AUS site; drive sustained operational improvements and Kaizen results that impact Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through facilitation of DBS activities and mentorship of associates and Kaizen teams.
  • Drive results across the dimensions of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost by leveraging a solid understanding of the DBS Fundamentals combined with Lean tools from 4 different areas: Reliability, Operations, Supply Chain, and Materials.
  • Develop and continuously improve processes within Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics at the site and supporting functions. Continuously advance DBS capabilities by leveraging the DBS Playbooks and corresponding action plans.
  • Facilitate Kaizens as defined in a prioritized Kaizen Funnel and support the development of Certified Practitioners to close KPI gaps with appropriate Visual & Daily Management. Improve DBS training and facilitation by pursuing certification in DBS tools for yourself and others.
  • Facilitate and lead PSP (Problem Solving Process) teams in everyday Problem Solving. Install and facilitate Visual & Daily Management at Gemba across the site.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • BS or BA Degree in Business, Engineering, Science or equivalent
  • Multiple years of Operations or Lean experience
  • Handson experience implementing improvements in a continuous improvement environment (DBS, Lean SixSigma, TPS, etc.), line management or consulting role

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Knowledge of key DBS

Lean Tools:
Operations, Danaher Reliability System, Supply Chain, and the Danaher Materials System/Kanban or industry equivalents

  • Experience managing people and/or projects
At Leica Biosystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce.

We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home.

Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.


When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win.

As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful
Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.


At Danaher, 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.

Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.

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