Continuous Improvement Leader

HemoCue, a Danaher company since April 2013, is a global leader in Hb point-of-care testing. In 1982, HemoCue AB (Ängelholm, Sweden), introduced the first accurate, near-patient hemoglobin test. We offer point-of-care tests for hemoglobin, glucose, urine albumin, HbA1c, total and differential white blood cell count. Further information available at www.hemocue.com
Are you passionate about Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement? Then we can provide you the chance to be in charge of growing the mentality of continuous improvement of the whole business.
HemoCue is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader. This role is responsible for demonstrating Lean methodology combined with problem-solving tools as a key strategy to deliver on important goals.
We can offer you an exciting possibility to join our fantastic team creating tomorrow’s solutions for Point of Care testing.
To become successful in this position, you need to continuously challenge the current state by leading change and work on identifying the greatest Lean opportunities together with your colleagues. On top of this, you will collaborate with leaders to drive and support the Improvement Culture within all of HemoCue and work with improvements where needed.
As part of the Danaher group, you will benefit from a continuous improvement culture and set of tried-and-proven tools, a network of peers, and experts within other operating companies.
What you will be doing
Drive targeted, sustainable improvements, which are tied to Operations strategy – by using our tools, consulting skills, and change management such as problem-solving, Hoshin Kanri, or as we call it within Danaher- Policy Deployment, ADKAR, Kaizen events, and Daily Management
Support Kaizen Events, by being active in Planning them, facilitating them when needed, and following up on Sustainment
Provide formal and informal training and coaching. Evolve and apply tools as appropriate to get results
Improve our training and facilitation skills by pursuing certification in Danaher Business System (DBS) tools within Lean, Growth, Leadership
Further develop our improvement culture by establishing systematic work regarding HemoCue's DBS roadmap.
Drive organizational awareness and curiosity about improvement work and DBS tools

What we need to see
BSc or BA Degree in Engineering/ Science/ Industrial finance
Lean manufacturing (related) training

5+years of demonstrated experience of relevant experience in the Operations or Project Management field with extensive Gemba-based continuous improvement-based tools/techniques.
Experience in and proficiency to apply Lean principles and ”DBS like” tools in a variety of situations.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams globally
Independence and good judgment, a positive attitude, and an innovative spirit
Leadership and team facilitation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication/ presentation skills in Swedish and English.

Personality
As a person, you are a great teammate, organized, analytical, energetic, and like a fast pace. You find it easy to communicate with other people and enjoy working in an organization that is motivated by continuous improvement, both in terms of equipment and processes.
We offer you
A unique opportunity to work in the field of medical technologies, where knowledge sharing and professional respect combine to make it both fun and important to go to work. Both in Sweden and abroad you will meet enthusiastic colleagues who take pride in making a difference in a company whose products can truly affect other people's lives. We offer you 'freedom with responsibility and opportunities for training and career development.
Application
Applications will be processed as we receive them, and the position might be filled before the last day of application. Don't miss the opportunity, apply today.
For further information, please contact Senior Director Operations, Anton Rosberg at tel. +46 734 14 05 10.
Union contacts: Björn Bylander, Unionen +46 431 48 12 87 or Emma Kriblad, Akademikerföreningen, +46 431 48 14 21.
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