DBS Leader - Lean

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
Do you want to make a difference by developing and ensuring access to key lifesaving medical device products? All this in a global business who refuse to compromise when it comes to caring for people.
Are you passionate about coaching and instructing leaders in LEAN/DBS principles?
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 cost, cash and responsiveness goals. You will report to Senior Director Operations.
We 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 current state by Leading ambitious change and work on identifying the greatest Lean opportunities together with your colleagues. On top of this you will work together with our DBS Leader Growth to drive and support the Improvement Culture within all of HemoCue and work upon Cross functional Improvements where needed.
As part of the Danaher group, you will benefit from a continuous improvement culture and set of tried-and-proven best practice 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 DBS 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 when needed and follow up on Sustainment
Provide formal and informal DBS training and coaching. Evolve and apply tools as appropriate to get results
Improve DBS training and facilitation skills by pursuing certification in DBS tools within Lean, Growth, Leadership
Further develop our improvement culture by establish a systematic work regarding HemoCues DBS roadmap.
Drive organizational awareness and curiosity about improvement work and DBS tools
Organize and lead President’s and/or Shingijutsu kaizen weeks

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 Operations or Project Management discipline with extensive Gemba based continuous improvement-based tools/techniques.
Experience of 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, 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, results oriented, energetic and likes 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', opportunities for training and career development.
Application
We encourage you to apply on February 28, 2022 at the latest. Please attach CV and other relevant documents.
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 Elin Söderlind, Akademikerföreningen, +46 431 48 12 62.
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.
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