Senior Director of Operations at Danaher Corporation

Boulder, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Genomics, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science related field with at least 10 years of Operations Leadership or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated competency in leading and delivering results through Standard Work, Daily Management, Problem Solving, 5S and Value Stream mapping among other tools
  • Ability to effectively lead staff and communicate the needs of the department to management
  • Ability to effectively represent the department on multi organizational teams as a leader, member or facilitator
  • Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving with experience implementing sustainable solutions

Responsibilities

  • Drive site KPIs to improve operating performance and customer satisfaction by leveraging lean principles to deliver sustainable results
  • Identify and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure regulatory and IDT compliance requirements
  • Ensure success of new product development and product transfer to operations throughout the product lifecycle
  • Establish and implement SMART performance objectives of direct reports that support, and align with, the goals and objectives of IDT Operations
  • Establish a multi-year strategic vision for operations with an action plan to track progress
  • Ensure the shipment goals, business goals, customer requirements and production plans are achieved, and that manufacturing capacity meets the sales plans
  • Uphold the appropriate standards of behaviors including keeping business information confidential; coordinating the system security; ensuring data accuracy and integrity; maintaining updated professional and technical knowledge; assuring systems compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate standards; ensuring a safe and healthy environment

Skills

Lean Principles
KPIs
Regulatory Compliance
New Product Development
Product Lifecycle
Strategic Planning
Manufacturing Operations
Cross-Functional Coordination

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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