Job Summary:
Gems Setra is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader (FBSL) to drive the adoption of FBS and execute strategic initiatives for exceptional financial performance and customer experience. The FBSL will provide thought leadership, develop a kaizen roadmap, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational improvements.
The successful candidate will combine a broad range of experiences with strong interpersonal and communication skills to gain credibility with executive leaders and all levels of the organization. They will work across peers and indirect subordinates in a matrixed environment.
Location: Remote with >50% travel
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Utilize FBS to align and drive productivity for strategic goals
• Partner with leadership on improvement initiatives and change management
• Identify opportunities for business improvements
• Manage GS FBS standard work and drive key projects
• Consult with leaders to enhance operational and financial performance
• Develop FBS leaders and embed FBS into company culture
• Ensure FBS tools drive business operations and performance goals
• Assist leadership in meeting annual objectives
• Develop FBS talent through training and recruitment programs
• Advocate for customers and address challenges
• Prepare executive summaries for senior leadership
Mandatory Competencies:
• B.S. or M.S. degree
• 5+ years leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Autonomous with a high sense of urgency
• Comfortable in direct environments with a focus on results
• Ability to drive effective change management
• Technical skills to resolve business issues
• Experience using Project Management & FBS tools
Desired Competencies:
• MBA with 5+ years of experience
• Prior experience with Danaher/Fortive Business Systems tools
• PMP certification
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
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