Site Quality Manager at Danaher Corporation

Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Filtration, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Prior people leadership experience with excellent leadership and people management skills to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
  • Experience with hosting and communicating with customers and suppliers
  • Strong in problem-solving, team building, planning, and decision making including Lean / Six Sigma tools
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide clear leadership for the development of an environment focused on Quality
  • Develop quality-process links with customers in line with the Quality Management system including ISO 9001, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) processes and oversee continued compliance and embedding across the business
  • Maintain relationships with Operations to maximize profit potential and ensure efficiency
  • Manage the audit program as well as Continuous improvement and play a key role in ensuring project deliveries
  • Work proactively with all Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Employees, to maintain a program of continual improvement within their areas of responsibility
  • Lead a ‘correct at source’ and problem-solving methodology (Lean)
  • Lead the team to achieve quality targets for customers and business goals
  • Lead the implementation of the quality strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
  • Lead, maintain, and ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Lead and represent subject matter expert in CAPA, as well as continual improvement problem identification, resolution, and business improvement opportunities within the organization
  • Lead and host Internal audit; External/Customer audit(s)
  • Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
  • Set department objectives and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports

Skills

ISO 9001
APQP
Control Plans
FMEA
Quality Management
Continuous Improvement
Audit 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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