DBS Leader, Manufacturing and Technical Operations Details

DBS Leader, Manufacturing and Technical Operations

Cepheid - Lodi, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Title: Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL)
Job Location: Lodi, CA
Date Written: 6/15/2021
Written By: Anupama Mokkapati
GCRF Job Level: P4
GCRF Job Family: Operations Multifunction/General

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing and Technical Operations. The DBS Leader will be a key member of the manufacturing and technical operations management team responsible for leading the integration of and strategy design/implementation of DBS in the department, to support Cepheid’s continued success in driving technology innovation and superior commercial execution. The incumbent will partner with the Global Operations DBSL team to develop and lead the DBS roadmap for Lodi IVD factory manufacturing and technical operations that will drive continuous performance improvements enabling achievement of their Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, and critical projects pipeline.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and manage Global Operation kaizen funnel
Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in QDIP (Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity) that is tied to KPI targets and Daily Management (DM) by leveraging DBS tools, coaching skills, and the change management process.
Assist departmental leadership in the development of a DBS Roadmap (i.e., how to use the DBS tools to drive sustainable improvement in results and grow its businesses).
Directly provide formal and informal DBS training and coaching to department leaders and other associates
Facilitate other DBS training sessions when appropriate (other trainers and consultants from Danaher, Shingijutsu or other).
Be an active Leader in staff meetings, PD, and Daily Management reviews (as appropriate)
Ensure successful kaizen events by installing and ensuring compliance to the kaizen process (includes; (1) planning of kaizens with a dynamic funnel process tied to PD and Daily Management, (2) kaizen execution, and (3) sustainment of kaizens).
Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business, and provide expert counsel on appropriate DBS tools to eliminate them
Improve DBS training and facilitation skills by pursuing certification in DBS tools (CP process for self and others).
Promote and facilitate associate development in various DBS tools and kaizen leadership.
Evaluate and approve Associates for CP certification.
Benchmark and incorporate best practices from other Danaher locations.

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: (REQUIRED)
Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time
For people managers, ensure your associates attend and complete all required trainings satisfactorily and on time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience (in years):
BS or BA Degree in Business or Engineering required; Master’s Degree preferred

Knowledge and skills:
Proven process improvement and change management skills
Ability to champion DBS and develop and install best practices across diverse business environments
Ability to work and influence all levels of the organization from Senior Leaders, Functional Leaders, to project managers and practitioners in all functional areas
Ability to implement DBS Fundamentals in a variety of situations
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to provide dynamic, participant-centered training
Strong group facilitation skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
Excellent active listening skills
Excellent project management skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams globally
Independence and good judgment, positive attitude, and an innovative spirit

Physical requirements/abilities:
N/A

Other:
N/A

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Appropriate practitioner experience in Operations roles
Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a “general manager’s” point of view
Ability to design, develop, and implement a DBS roadmap for an operating business
Mastery of a variety of Fundamentals and Lean DBS tools
Superior communications skills
Superior training, consulting and influencing skills
Familiarity with various manufacturing process technologies
Good writing and administrative skills, including computer skills
Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 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.