Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is hiring: Director, Reagent Manufacturing in Chaska

Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look. At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful. Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. The Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for the manufacture and delivery of Immunoassays, including Ranch Operations, the Reagent Operations budget, and associated SQDC metrics. This position is part of the Chaska Operations Team and will be on-site. We are committed to advancing healthcare for every person by applying the power of science and technology and the passion and creativity of our teams to enhance the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving healthcare outcomes. You will be part of the Operations Team and report to the senior director of Operations, who is responsible for the Manufacture of Immunoassay Reagents and Instrument Operations. If you thrive in a multifunctional, high-tech, and fast-paced role and want to deliver critical medical assays that can save lives, come join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 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 by applying tools and a continuous improvement mindset. Hire, develop, and retain talent supporting site goals and customers’ expectations. Lead and collaborate worldwide, cross-functionally, to accomplish business objectives, ensuring material, quality systems, and technical support are available when needed. Responsible for driving KPI’s safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory, and operational P&L. Generate budgets and control expenses related to labor, controllable expenses, and manufacturing variances. The essential requirements of the job include: College degree in science or engineering required. Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years exp. or Master’s/Doctoral degree with 12+ years exp. 5 years’ experience managing Mfg. Team and operating in an FDA/ISO-regulated industry. Prior experience in a DBS, Lean, or Six Sigma Culture. Detailed understanding of Lean manufacturing tools and concepts, a proven track record for lean implementations, and documented resulting success. Proven track record of working cross-functionally and within the matrix to achieve business outcomes. Experience managing budgets. Strong computer and Excel skills. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Engaging and developing team and others; driving succession and movement of talent, respecting associates’ career goals. Accurately sizing up talent. Empowering appropriately while holding people accountable. Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible. 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr