Corporate Fortive Business System Director - Fortive : Job Details

THE ROLE:

Corporate Fortive Business System Director

As a Senior member of the Fortive Business System Office (FBS Office) Lean team, you will have the opportunity to help define, shape, deploy, teach and support the Fortive Business System (FBS) Fundamentals across Fortive – includingthe continued deployment and evolution of Lean principles across the Fortive businesses.

This position will be instrumental in creating and executing scalable methodology for building FBS capability and culture in newly acquired businesses, setting the stage for both quick impact and sustainable FBS driven business performance.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and successful change agent who has demonstrated ability in implementing and driving results with FBS, both directly and through others, in a variety of functions. This transformational leader must have high expectations for themselves and the Fortive Business System, coupled with a high work ethic, grit, and a bias for action.

TEAM:Senior individual contributor role with considerable amount of collaboration and influence with the Fortive Leadership Team, including Operating Company Presidents and their respective Leadership Teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Refine and deploy the FBS integration playbook at new acquisitions in partnership with OpCo FBS and senior leadership teams to ensure strong FBS adoption, leading to sustainable FBS driven business results.
• Drive successful implementation of key FBS tools and processes to accelerate innovation, growth, and operational results at new acquisitions.
• Drive the usage of key Lean tools including, but not limited to; Fortive Reliability System, Dynamic Kanban, Fortive Materials System, Heijunka, Problem Solving, Standard Work, Daily Management, Kaizen Process, Value Stream Mapping, and others…
• Own, update, and Teach FBS Fundamental and Lean Tools; Serve as SMEs on same; Set Expectations for SMEs, Champions, Operating Company FBSLs, Blackbelt population
• Partner with Fortive Operating Company leadership in the development and execution of an FBS roadmap to achieve Policy Deployment (PD), Business Objectives, and/or Key Performance Indicator targets
• Own and support expansion of Continuous Improvement Culture at Fortive, improving Employee Experience and Customer Experience
• Build and enhance the capabilities of the Operating Company FBS Leaders to drive continuous improvement to achieve scale and broader reach and results; serving as a mentor/coach to this network.
• Ensure successful/impactful kaizen events at Fortive Operating Companies
• Coordinate and facilitate Benchmarking and Best Practice Sharing within and between Operating Companies
• Coordinate any External FBS Partners

Key Qualifications:

• Experience:Minimum of 10 years in operations or continuous improvement focused business system. At least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in a matrixed, global organization. Demonstrated track record delivering results.
• Leadership:Proven ability to lead and influence senior leaders; with strong mentoring, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Strategic Mindset:Ability to think strategically, lead change initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in procurement and logistics processes.
• Global Experience:Proven experience working in a global context, with a clear understanding of regional differences.
• Data-Driven:Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Technical Skills:Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Tools, structured problem solving tools, Value Stream Mapping, Daily/Visual Management and Kaizen facilitation.
• Communication Skills:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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 17,000 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.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

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 17,000 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.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or EquityThis position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.

Pay RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 152,600.00 - 283,400.00