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 ...
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 ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
The Supervisor is expected to be a visible leader - spending significant time in the work area conducting Gemba walks, facilitating problem-solving, and ensuring standard work and processes are ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
The Supervisor is expected to be a visible leader - spending significant time in the work area conducting Gemba walks, facilitating problem-solving, and ensuring standard work and processes are ...
Operations Project Manager
$84K - $123K/yr
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 ...
Operations Project Manager
$84K - $123K/yr
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 ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Lean Improvement Manager - Manufacturing
$106K - $146K/yr
Facilitate lean daily management; develop and lead the path to Gemba. * Engage with facility leadership to set specific targets to functionally and strategically achieve improvements in Safety ...
Lean Improvement Manager - Manufacturing
$106K - $146K/yr
Facilitate lean daily management; develop and lead the path to Gemba. * Engage with facility leadership to set specific targets to functionally and strategically achieve improvements in Safety ...
Operations Project Manager
Edgewater, FL · On-site
$84K - $123K/yr
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 ...
Operations Project Manager
Edgewater, FL · On-site
$84K - $123K/yr
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 ...
Operations Project Manager
$84K - $123K/yr
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 ...
Operations Project Manager
$84K - $123K/yr
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 ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Production Analyst
$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
$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 ...
Lean Improvement Manager - Manufacturing
Harvey, IL · On-site
$106K - $146K/yr
Facilitate lean daily management; develop and lead the path to Gemba. * Engage with facility leadership to set specific targets to functionally and strategically achieve improvements in Safety ...
Lean Improvement Manager - Manufacturing
Harvey, IL · On-site
$106K - $146K/yr
Facilitate lean daily management; develop and lead the path to Gemba. * Engage with facility leadership to set specific targets to functionally and strategically achieve improvements in Safety ...
Production Analyst
$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 of a ...
Production Analyst
$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 of a ...
Equally credible with senior and executive sponsors and hands-on at Gemba with frontline teams. * Skilled in programme and portfolio management, structured problem-solving, and root cause ...
Equally credible with senior and executive sponsors and hands-on at Gemba with frontline teams. * Skilled in programme and portfolio management, structured problem-solving, and root cause ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
$53K - $73K/yr
The Supervisor is expected to be a visible leader - spending significant time in the work area conducting Gemba walks, facilitating problem-solving, and ensuring standard work and processes are ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
$53K - $73K/yr
The Supervisor is expected to be a visible leader - spending significant time in the work area conducting Gemba walks, facilitating problem-solving, and ensuring standard work and processes are ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Manufacturing Supervisor
Lewistown, PA · On-site
$53K - $73K/yr
Actively participate in Gemba walks to observe performance, reinforce standards, and engage employees. * Maintain visibility on the shop floor, reinforcing standard work and addressing issues in real ...
Senior Project HSE Specialist - Decommissioning & Demolition/ Construction Safety Specialist
Lenexa, KS · On-site
Field safety observations and Gemba walks * Incident investigation and corrective actions * Waste management and environmental compliance * Industrial hygiene and exposure assessment support Required ...
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Senior Project HSE Specialist - Decommissioning & Demolition/ Construction Safety Specialist
Lenexa, KS · On-site
Field safety observations and Gemba walks * Incident investigation and corrective actions * Waste management and environmental compliance * Industrial hygiene and exposure assessment support Required ...
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 ...
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
$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 ...
Assembler 7
$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 ...
$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 ...
Gemba information
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$15.38 - $16.19
6% of jobs
$16.19 - $17
14% of jobs
$17.39 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17 - $17.81
11% of jobs
$17.81 - $18.62
9% of jobs
$18.62 - $19.43
9% of jobs
The median wage is $19.46 / hr.
$19.43 - $20.24
13% of jobs
$20.24 - $21.04
11% of jobs
$21.18 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.04 - $21.85
14% of jobs
$21.85 - $22.66
7% of jobs
$22.66 - $23.47
2% of jobs
$23.47 - $24.28
4% of jobs
$15
$19
$24
How much do gemba jobs pay per hour?
What is the difference between Gemba vs Kaizen?
| Aspect | Gemba | Kaizen |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Workplace observation and process improvement | Continuous improvement and small incremental changes |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing floors, production sites | Office, factory, or any work setting |
| Credentials | Lean, Six Sigma, or operational management knowledge | Lean, Six Sigma, or quality management certifications |
| Usage | Directly observing work to identify issues | Implementing 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?
How does a Gemba role typically interact with other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gemba (Lean Manufacturing Practitioner), and why are they important?

Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
Posted yesterday
Danaher rating
7.5
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.
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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