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Ensure effective use of Gemba boards for communication of KPIs, safety metrics, quality issues, and production targets. * Coach supervisors and frontline leaders on DMD best practices. Supply Chain ...

Ensure effective use of Gemba boards for communication of KPIs, safety metrics, quality issues, and production targets. * Coach supervisors and frontline leaders on DMD best practices. Supply Chain ...

Using Gemba walks, conducts routine safety and sanitation inspections to promote associate safety and good housekeeping and overall effectiveness of established procedures. · Leads the achievement ...

Using Gemba walks, conducts routine safety and sanitation inspections to promote associate safety and good housekeeping and overall effectiveness of established procedures.Leads the achievement of a ...

Production Analyst

Williamsport, PA · On-site

$52K - $67K/yr

Using Gemba walks, conducts routine safety and sanitation inspections to promote associate safety and good housekeeping and overall effectiveness of established procedures. • Leads the achievement ...

Production Analyst

Williamsport, PA · On-site

$52K - $67K/yr

Using Gemba walks, conducts routine safety and sanitation inspections to promote associate safety and good housekeeping and overall effectiveness of established procedures. • Leads the achievement ...

Assembler 7

Bellville, TX

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Leads 5s and Gemba board discussions; Layout Molds; Toolbox Talks; Partical Crane Operation. * Folklift operation and ability to learn how to operate crane. * Read, write, and understand blueprints ...

$87K - $118K/yr

Este puesto supervisa al equipo local de mejora continua, impulsa proyectos de mejora en producción (Gemba) y garantiza la alineación estratégica mediante Hoshin Kanri, los KPIs y el Daily ...

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How much do gemba jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for gemba in the United States is $19.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Gemba vs Kaizen?

AspectGembaKaizen
FocusWorkplace observation and process improvementContinuous improvement and small incremental changes
Work EnvironmentManufacturing floors, production sitesOffice, factory, or any work setting
CredentialsLean, Six Sigma, or operational management knowledgeLean, Six Sigma, or quality management certifications
UsageDirectly observing work to identify issuesImplementing ongoing process improvements

Gemba involves going to the actual work site to observe and identify issues, while Kaizen focuses on fostering a culture of continuous, incremental improvements across processes. Both are essential in lean manufacturing but serve different roles in operational excellence.

What is Gemba?

Gemba is a Japanese term that means 'the real place,' often used in business and manufacturing to refer to the actual location where value is created, such as a factory floor or work site. In lean management, 'going to the Gemba' means visiting the workplace to observe processes, identify problems, and engage with employees to drive continuous improvement. Gemba walks are a key practice for leaders who want to better understand operations and foster a culture of collaboration and problem-solving.

How does a Gemba role typically interact with other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives?

In a Gemba role, you will frequently collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, engineering, and management. Your primary responsibility is to observe processes directly on the shop floor, identify inefficiencies, and facilitate open communication among team members to implement improvements. This hands-on approach ensures that any changes are practical and mutually agreed upon, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Regular interaction with various departments helps align improvement efforts with organizational goals and ensures sustainable results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gemba (Lean Manufacturing Practitioner), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gemba (Lean Manufacturing Practitioner), you need a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, process improvement techniques, and strong analytical skills, often supported by relevant experience or Lean Six Sigma certification. Familiarity with tools like value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and manufacturing management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help facilitate collaboration and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. These skills are crucial for identifying inefficiencies, implementing effective changes, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
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Infographic showing various Gemba job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,636 per year, or $19.5 per hour.
Senior Project Manager - Filtration Quality Transformation

Senior Project Manager - Filtration Quality Transformation

Danaher

Fajardo, PR

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted yesterday


Danaher rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, 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.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Project Manager - Filtration Quality Transformation is responsible for leading and coordinating a crossfunctional, endtoend action plan to sustainably improve the quality of Filtration products-from product and process design, through manufacturing execution, to customer experience and complaint resolution.

This role acts as the single integrator and orchestrator across functions, sites, and leadership layers, ensuring clarity, prioritization, disciplined execution, and visible progress at both senior leadership level and at Gemba.

This position reports to Tony Hren, VP - Operations and is part of the Filtration business unit and will be based in one of our Cytiva sites.

What you will do

  • Create and own an integrated, endtoend view of all Filtration quality initiatives, identifying impact, overlap, gaps, and clear priorities. whilst embedding a datadriven quality culture and tracking mechanism.

  • Define what must be stopped, accelerated, or newly launched to maximise customer protection, revenue, and repeatable quality outcomes.

  • Build and maintain a clear, sequenced, and resourced quality master plan spanning product design, process design, and manufacturing standard work.

  • Lead global coordination across Quality, R&D, Product Design, Manufacturing, Operations, and senior leadership teams.

  • Translate senior leadership sponsorship into measurable shopfloor execution, supported by strong communication, Gemba engagement, and factbased updates on progress, risks, and decisions required.

Who you are

  • Proven leader of complex, crossfunctional programmes within manufacturing or engineered product environments.

  • Strong experience across quality, operations, and/or product lifecycle management.

  • Equally credible with senior and executive sponsors and handson at Gemba with frontline teams.

  • Skilled in programme and portfolio management, structured problemsolving, and root cause, containment, and prevention disciplines.

  • Able to influence without authority and drive action through relationships, credibility, and outcomes.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

The role will require you to travel 30% of your time.

Cytiva, 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.

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.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.


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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984