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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), 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.
Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Danaher Business System Leader – Operations is responsible for leading the deployment and maturation of the Danaher Business System (DBS) Fundamental and Lean Tools across the Boulder, CO and California Manufacturing sites, partnering with Site and Functional Leaders to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational readiness.
This position reports to the Director, DBS Operations, is part of the IDT DBS team, and will be an on-site role in Boulder, CO.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Partner with site leadership at assigned facilities to continually assess DBS maturity identify gaps, and coach leaders and teams on DBS principles, tools, and problem solving to reinforce accountability and the leadership behaviors that build trust and engagement.
- Elevate the site’s daily management system by strengthening visual management, leader standard work, and accountability routines, while coaching leaders to use DBS rigor to drive accountability in ways that build trust, strengthen engagement, and sustain improvement.
- Coordinate high impact Kaizen events and site level improvement initiatives while enabling the Site Operations teams to grow and lead individual Kaizens independently.
- Influence and challenge leaders appropriately to ensure improvement commitments are clear, measurable, and followed through sustainment periods as applicable.
- Connect the sites to broader IDT/Aldevron and Danaher DBS resources, best practices, and peer networks to accelerate learning and impact.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related scientific or technical discipline and 7+ years of work experience in operations, supply chain, and/or logistics. Minimum of two years of experience applying continuous / process improvement methodologies such as DBS, Lean or Six Sigma in complex manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success coaching leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen operating rigor, drive accountability, and align competing priorities to critical business outcomes.
- Exceptional facilitation, influence, and change leadership skills, with credibility to challenge and guide leaders across functions and levels.
- Demonstrated success in cross-functional teams with ability to work and execute across boundaries and matrices
- Strong business judgment and proven ability to translate enterprise and site needs into clear improvement priorities, measurable outcomes, and disciplined execution.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel 25-50% including overnight stays within the USA
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment/materials up to 25lb, in support of training and workshops.
- Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment, including standing/walking for extended periods
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Demonstrated knowledge of DBS Fundamentals, holding a CP (Certified Practitioner) or ACP (Advanced Certified Practitioner) in VSM (Value Stream Map), TPI (Transactional Process Improvement), PSP (Problem Solving Process), Daily Management
- Experience leading or facilitating Kaizens using Advanced Lean tools such as IMAG (Inventory Management at Gemba), TPM (Total Productive Manufacturing) and VRK (Variation Reduction Kaizen)
- Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 – $170,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), 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.
Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Danaher Business System Leader – Operations is responsible for leading the deployment and maturation of the Danaher Business System (DBS) Fundamental and Lean Tools across the Boulder, CO and California Manufacturing sites, partnering with Site and Functional Leaders to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational readiness.
This position reports to the Director, DBS Operations, is part of the IDT DBS team, and will be an on-site role in Boulder, CO.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Partner with site leadership at assigned facilities to continually assess DBS maturity identify gaps, and coach leaders and teams on DBS principles, tools, and problem solving to reinforce accountability and the leadership behaviors that build trust and engagement.
- Elevate the site’s daily management system by strengthening visual management, leader standard work, and accountability routines, while coaching leaders to use DBS rigor to drive accountability in ways that build trust, strengthen engagement, and sustain improvement.
- Coordinate high impact Kaizen events and site level improvement initiatives while enabling the Site Operations teams to grow and lead individual Kaizens independently.
- Influence and challenge leaders appropriately to ensure improvement commitments are clear, measurable, and followed through sustainment periods as applicable.
- Connect the sites to broader IDT/Aldevron and Danaher DBS resources, best practices, and peer networks to accelerate learning and impact.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related scientific or technical discipline and 7+ years of work experience in operations, supply chain, and/or logistics. Minimum of two years of experience applying continuous / process improvement methodologies such as DBS, Lean or Six Sigma in complex manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success coaching leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen operating rigor, drive accountability, and align competing priorities to critical business outcomes.
- Exceptional facilitation, influence, and change leadership skills, with credibility to challenge and guide leaders across functions and levels.
- Demonstrated success in cross-functional teams with ability to work and execute across boundaries and matrices
- Strong business judgment and proven ability to translate enterprise and site needs into clear improvement priorities, measurable outcomes, and disciplined execution.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel 25-50% including overnight stays within the USA
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment/materials up to 25lb, in support of training and workshops.
- Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment, including standing/walking for extended periods
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Demonstrated knowledge of DBS Fundamentals, holding a CP (Certified Practitioner) or ACP (Advanced Certified Practitioner) in VSM (Value Stream Map), TPI (Transactional Process Improvement), PSP (Problem Solving Process), Daily Management
- Experience leading or facilitating Kaizens using Advanced Lean tools such as IMAG (Inventory Management at Gemba), TPM (Total Productive Manufacturing) and VRK (Variation Reduction Kaizen)
- Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 – $170,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing13
- Chemicals & Materials6
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Food & Beverage5
- Technology & Software4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in continuous improvement manager jobs.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred or required
- 3 to 7 years of experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or Power BI
- Demonstrated experience facilitating Kaizen events and value stream mapping sessions
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or a related field
- Familiarity with ISO standards, quality management systems, or regulatory compliance frameworks
Tips for Your Continuous Improvement Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvement results precisely
Hiring managers want numbers, not narratives. On your resume, replace phrases like 'improved efficiency' with cycle time reductions, defect rate decreases, or cost savings tied to specific projects. Lean and Six Sigma roles attract candidates who speak in measurable outcomes.
List your certifications front and center
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, and PMP certifications often appear as hard filters in applicant tracking systems. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they aren't missed before a recruiter reads further.
Target postings that match your methodology
Some companies run purely Lean programs, others rely on Six Sigma or hybrid Kaizen approaches. Filter your search by methodology keywords that match your actual experience. Applying where your toolkit aligns with the team's existing framework shortens the ramp-up employers worry about.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists continuous improvement manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a structured problem-solving example
Continuous improvement interviews almost always include a scenario question asking you to walk through a past improvement project. Structure your answer around the problem, your diagnostic approach, the tools you used, and the verified outcome. Vague answers about 'leading change' don't land.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
When you reach the offer stage, ask about the size of the improvement portfolio, cross-functional authority, and access to data systems. A continuous improvement manager without budget authority or process ownership has limited impact, and understanding that upfront shapes your decision.
Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most continuous improvement managers?
The companies hiring the most continuous improvement managers right now include Eaton, Howmet Aerospace, and Generac Power Systems, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large logistics operations tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many continuous improvement manager jobs are remote?
About 41% of continuous improvement manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is more often on-site than many management positions. Sub-areas like continuous improvement program strategy, training design, and reporting tend to be the most remote-compatible, while hands-on Kaizen facilitation and shop floor work typically require physical presence.
How do you become a continuous improvement manager?
Start by earning a Lean Six Sigma certification at the Green Belt level, which demonstrates foundational methodology knowledge most employers require. Build project experience in a process analyst, quality engineer, or operations coordinator role where you can lead improvement initiatives and collect measurable results. From there, move into a team lead or project manager capacity, document your outcomes, and apply for manager-level postings that match your industry and methodology background.
Can you get hired as a continuous improvement manager without direct experience?
You can break into continuous improvement manager roles by transitioning from adjacent positions in quality assurance, industrial engineering, or operations management where you've led improvement projects, even informally. Earning a Green Belt certification and framing past work around waste reduction, process standardization, or efficiency gains makes a strong case. Some manufacturers and healthcare systems hire internally from frontline supervisors who demonstrate analytical skills and initiative on the floor.
What does the continuous improvement manager interview process look like?
Most processes include a phone screen with HR focused on methodology background and certifications, followed by a panel interview with operations leaders where you walk through a past improvement project in detail. Many employers add a practical component, asking you to analyze a process scenario or present a mock value stream map. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders to assess how you'd work across departments.
Where can I find and apply to continuous improvement manager jobs?
You can find and apply to continuous improvement manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your methodology background, industry experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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