Distribution Operations Manager at Danaher Corporation

Hebron, Kentucky, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven track record in creating, managing, and achieving goals through KPIs, engagement, etc
  • Strong leadership experience in a distribution or operations environment, including leading other leaders
  • Experience utilizing Lean principles & the Kaizen mindset to improve processes & eliminate waste
  • Familiarity with Lean principles such as Toyota Production System or Danaher Business System, including one-piece flow, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving processes

Responsibilities

  • Use data to solve challenging operations problems using the Danaher Problem Solving Process, to improve KPI performance through root cause analysis, implementation of countermeasures, and action plans
  • Identify, develop, and execute strategic projects to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
  • Manage all distribution activities with a Supervisory staff to ensure assignments and daily objectives are met on or ahead of schedule by ensuring operation is adequately staffed and properly trained
  • Drive associate engagement through team-building activities, accountability, and consistency
  • Develop daily plans to manage staff and resources in order to achieve world class on time delivery

Skills

Distribution Operations
Logistics
Inventory Control
Receiving
Shipping
Danaher Problem Solving
Data Analysis
Operations Management

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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