Director, DBS - Supply Chain, Operations (Onsite: Deer Park, IL)

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.  You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Director, DBS, will lead high-impact business process improvement initiatives across Leica Biosystems, partnering with functional leaders in Customer Care, Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, Operations, and other enabling functions. This role will apply Danaher Business System principles, Lean thinking, and structured problem-solving to simplify transactional processes, eliminate waste, improve flow, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, customer experience, productivity, and cycle time.  This position serves as a hands-on change leader, coach, and trusted partner to the business. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence to assess complex processes, align cross-functional stakeholders, facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops, and ensure solutions are sustained through effective governance, metrics, and daily management.  This position reports to the Vice President, DBS and is part of the global DBS leadership team; the associate will be located in Deer Park, IL and will be an on-site role.

Lead cross-functional Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives to drive measurable gains in Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Customer Experience.  Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities, translate challenges into improvement roadmaps, and support achievement of strategic objectives.  Coach, mentor, and develop associates and leaders in DBS fundamentals, including TPI, Standard Work, Daily Management, PSP, and Value Stream Mapping.  Establish sustainable operating mechanisms through Daily Management, visual performance management, metrics, governance, and accountability processes.  Serve as a trusted advisor who influences across functions, builds a culture of continuous improvement, and scales best practices across Leica Biosystems and Danaher.   Required Skills/Experience:    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.  7+ years of experience leading continuous improvement, Lean, operational excellence, consulting, or business transformation initiatives.  Proven hands-on experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, DBS, or similar continuous improvement methodologies in transactional or business process environments such as commercial operations, customer care, service, supply chain, or order-to-cash.  Demonstrated ability