Director, Reagent Manufacturing

Danaher • Chaska, MN

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About The Position

The Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for overseeing the manufacture and delivery of Immunoassays. This role involves strategic and tactical leadership within the Reagent value stream, ensuring that products are delivered on time while meeting safety, quality, and productivity objectives. The position requires collaboration across various functions and the implementation of continuous improvement practices to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• College degree in science or engineering required.
• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience or Master's/Doctoral degree with 12+ years of experience.
• 5 years' experience managing a manufacturing team in an FDA/ISO-regulated industry.
• Prior experience in a DBS, Lean, or Six Sigma culture.
• Detailed understanding of Lean manufacturing tools and concepts with a proven track record for lean implementations.
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally and within a matrix to achieve business outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Strong computer and Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience engaging and developing team members and driving succession and movement of talent.
• Ability to accurately size up talent and empower appropriately while holding people accountable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to the Reagent value stream to deliver products on time while meeting Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives.
• Ensure strategies are communicated and well understood by the team.
• Lead the adoption of the Danaher Business Systems (DBS) throughout the teams to improve quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Hire, develop, and retain talent supporting site goals and customers' expectations.
• Lead and collaborate worldwide, cross-functionally, to accomplish business objectives.
• Drive KPIs related to safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory, and operational P&L.
• Generate budgets and control expenses related to labor, controllable expenses, and manufacturing variances.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary range.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree