Danaher

Operations Director

Danaher$190K — $215K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a manufacturing management role.
  • Proven experience in leading Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process interdependencies with S&OP, engineering, and supply chain functions.
  • Strong leadership skills, particularly in developing and maintaining a robust safety culture.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a creative and results-oriented mindset.
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to correlate operational decisions to financial metrics.
  • Demonstrated history of driving measurable safety performance improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Drive annual safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity targets using the Danaher Business System tools.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team through recruitment, training, and performance management.
  • Ensure KPIs and production capacity align with sales plans and the establishment of sustainable processes.
  • Promote and coach the use of DBS and lean principles to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
  • Collaborate with HR to manage staffing, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.

Benefits

  • Broad health care program options including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off allowing for work-life balance and personal time.
  • Retirement benefits for long-term financial security.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus and incentive pay opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Operations Director is responsible for oversight of activities in production and manufacturing. This position is a critical role providing leadership to the Cortland, NY Plant of 300+ associates. In this role the Operations Director will develop processes that will maximize safety, quality, productivity and followership for Manufacturing Operations, Facilities, Manufacturing Engineering, and Materials.

This position reports to the VP Operations North America and Energy+ and is part of the Operations team located in Cortland NY and is an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Drive activities intended to achieve annual Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity targets through effective use of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools including but not limited to the efficient execution of Daily Management and KPI action plan development.
  • Build a Winning Team by performing supervisory activities, including recruitment and selection, training and development, coaching, and administering performance and salary review processes for direct reports.
  • Ensure the KPIs and key goals are achieved, that manufacturing capacity meets the sales plan and that you are building sustainable processes and capabilities.
  • Promote, lead and coach others in the use of DBS tools and lean concepts to improve manufacturability, productivity, yields, cost, process variation, and customer quality.
  • Partner with HR and your leadership team to maintain headcount, overtime, factory expenses, and fiscal budgets set by annual budgets.


The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience, or Masters' degree with 6+ years of experience - including 5+ years managing people in a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience with successful implementation of Continuous Improvements, Lean Manufacturing programs, principles and practices, and have strong understanding CI tools and techniques along with the ability to demonstrate sustained results.
  • Must possess a thorough understanding of the inter-relationship between manufacturing, S & OP, engineering, inventory/materials management, quality and regulatory affairs programs and purchasing.
  • Exceptional leadership, team building skills and the ability to demonstrate how you have developed and sustained a safety culture that achieved outstanding outcomes.
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and people skills, sensitivity to cultural differences, results oriented, creative, and self-motivated.
  • Strong financial background with the ability to speak with clarity on how operational decisions articulate in the financial outcomes.
  • Demonstrated safety leadership knowledge and prior experience driving safety programs that yielded measurable safety performance improvements.


Travel Requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time


Pall, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $215,000. 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. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and Retirement Benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and
benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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About Danaher

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both Diagnostics and Life Sciences laboratories on seven continents. For more than 75 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples' lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery.

Danaher Careers

Joining Danaher means becoming part of a global team committed to driving growth, innovation, and leadership across various industries. At Danaher, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional development and personal achievement.

Work You’ll Do

At Danaher, you will engage in work that propels global industries forward through innovation and leadership. Our team at Danaher is dedicated to enhancing the company's impact on science, technology, and healthcare. We believe in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

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Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Danaher offers a range of employment opportunities to help you advance your career. Our hiring process is designed to identify and attract professionals who are not only skilled but are also passionate about making a difference.

Innovate and Grow with Us

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Danaher’s commitment to innovation drives our leadership in the market and our ability to offer unique solutions to our clients. Here, your skills in technology, problem-solving, and creativity will be honed through challenging projects and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits and Culture

Danaher is dedicated to providing a supportive work environment where careers flourish. Our benefits package is designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From diversity training to professional development programs, we invest in every employee's growth and well-being.

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At Danaher, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. We encourage our employees to connect with colleagues and leaders through various networking events, training sessions, and collaborative projects. This culture of growth and learning helps every team member build a rewarding career filled with exciting new challenges and opportunities.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the open positions on our Danaher Careers page. Tailor your resume, prepare for your interview, and join a team that’s dedicated to making a real impact. At Danaher, your career is just the beginning of a journey filled with leadership opportunities, innovative projects, and a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Learn more about Danaher
Size
78,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.6 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$22.2 billion
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