Snr Operations Manager at Danaher Corporation

Newquay, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Relevant discipline degree linked to Manufacturing, Management, Operations
Demonstrated ability in a senior manager role, ideally within a Medical or Pharmaceutical company, with significant people management responsibility
Ability to successfully lead teams in a fast-paced and challenging manufacturing environment
Leadership, Management, Team building and Coaching skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Effective decision making / problem solving
Lean Manufacturing – Can demonstrate effective facilitation, leadership and team development using Lean methodology to deliver Sustained Operational improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Good knowledge and strong understanding of medical practice and GMP
Ability to think and operate strategically, leading execution of medium and long-term strategies
Ability to develop and implement business plans
Organisation and project management skills
Use of relevant computer systems including SAP, Veeva, Cornerstone, Good Shape, Work Day, Lotus Notes, Excel, etc
In-depth practical knowledge of applying Danaher Business System (DBS) tools such as Lean Conversion (Daily Management, Push-to-Pull, Cellular Layout, One-Piece Flow and Score-Card deployment), 5S, 4E and PSP
Ability and availability to travel on business if required
Ability to lead and support a 24/7 manufacturing site (supporting your team outside of normal working hours when and where required)
Self-motivated and capable of working and managing own time

Responsibilities

Line Management Responsibility: Value Stream Leaders, Direct/hourly paid associates
EHS Responsibility: Responsible for the implementation of, and compliance with, the provisions of legislation relating to the health and safety of such employees and areas of the workplace as falls under your direct control and for complying with legislation relating to such works and contracts as are within your direct responsibility
Leading Operational teams to proactively identify hazards and risks, drive risk reduction as a team at Gemba and leverage 4E tool to continually refresh and reduce risk and waste scoring for our Manufacturing areas
Active participation as a member of the Site Senior Leadership Team – supporting all areas of the site and Medical Business
Financial & Operational Budget Responsibility: Prepare, implement and monitor site medium & long term business plan for the substantial growth of profits
Prepare, implement and achieve an annual site operations budget which complies with the Cytiva policies and guidelines
Authorisation of purchase orders within the budget requirements
Support and lead the Operational implementation of structure and policies which enable the site to comply with all legal requirements. This includes Human Relations, Health & Safety, Environmental and Medical devices
Lead and direct teams to ensure the sites KPI’s are achieved in accordance with the sites annual targets (Bowler)
Accountability for Operational Productivity that affects Net Operational Cost (Spread), through proactive deployment of labour utilisation using DBS tools such as Standard Work, Daily Management and effective deployment of Lean Conversion
Relentless focus on increasing Good Quality Output through yield improvements and identifying and eliminating product and process wastes
Provide leadership and technical expertise to site in the implementation of relevant Production Systems, improvements and production requirements
As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, be capable of both supporting and leading planned and unplanned projects and focus groups to drive impactful change for the manufacturing site and wider Cytiva business

Skills

Line Management

EHS

Risk Management

Lean Manufacturing

DBS

Standard Work

Daily Management

KPI Management

Budget Management

Production Systems

Yield Improvement

Gemba

4E Tool

Bowler

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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