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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 Manager Production Operations is a hands-on and facilitative leader responsible for leading the Diagnostics Value Stream at our Hialeah, FL manufacturing site.
This position is part of the Operations Team and will be located ON-SITE in Hialeah, FL.
At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.
You will report to the Site Director and be responsible for supervising the production supervisors to reach Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity targets. If you thrive in problem-solving situations or use Lean tools in a fast-paced production environment, you will show leadership skills to support the team in building a world-class Operations organization.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Operational Leadership: Lead and supervise production supervisors and planning team to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of production goals. Coordinate with cross-functional departments, including production, quality, and logistics, to maintain workflow continuity and resolve operational issues. Implement production schedules, resource allocation plans, and priorities.
Quality/Compliance: Monitor and audit manufacturing processes and enforce adherence to quality standards, cGMP, and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and safety protocols. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address deviations, non-conformances, or product quality concerns.
Team Management and Development: Provide leadership and guidance to employees, including training, coaching, and working with their manager. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Resolve/Support personnel issues, conflicts, and staffing challenges by working with HR and appropriate managers.
Emergency Response, Escalation, and Crisis Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for emergencies, incidents, and critical situations. Coordinate emergency response activities, including incident investigation, escalation procedures, and communication with senior management. Implement contingency plans and ensure readiness to address unexpected events impacting facility operations.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements. Implement lean manufacturing principles and operational best practices to enhance SQDIP metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvement initiatives.
Engagement: work closely with the team and respective support functions to improve employee engagement across all teams. Collaborate with the site management team to develop and execute site-wide engagement action plans.
Other duties as assigned.
Who you are:
BS or BA degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Life Science, or a related field with a preference for 9+ years of Production Supervision /Materials experience or Master's degree with a preference for 7+ years' experience.
3+ years' experience in a leadership role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality management systems.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound judgments.
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodology and demonstrated ability to drive results through application.
Proven experience coaching/influencing others
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Medical Device or low volume - high mix manufacturing
Proficiency in computer applications and manufacturing software systems.
Experience working in regulated (FDA-preferred) manufacturing environments
Mastery of a variety of Lean / Six Sigma tools
CPIM APICS certification
The annual salary range for this role is $110k-$120k. This is the range that we, in good faith, believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k).
Note: No pay amount is considered wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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.
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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.
