2nd Shift Supervisor Production Operations - Hardware
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Hardware Production Supervisor is responsible for the manufacturing assembly process of our Immunoassay diagnostic instrument. Accountable for driving short, intermediate, and long-term business objectives. You will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive business results, DBS culture, and execute on strategic plans to achieve long-term objectives.
Job description
This position reports to the Manager of Production Operations and is part of the Hardware Operations Leadership Team located in Chaska, MN, and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Manage direct reports' work requirements and performance. Provide timely feedback and guide them on performance/career, and professional development.
- Use standard work, daily management, and lean manufacturing principles to drive results in KPI’s of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Drive action and solve problems; work with the team to build sustainable processes that deliver on KPI’s and on-going achievement of production plans.
- Foster continuous improvement by using DBS tools, kaizen, and Gemba evidence to generate ideas with the team for improvement to better meet customer needs and improve results.
- Set and deliver on goals for self that are challenging and aspirational within the scope of available resources to support growth targets.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High school diploma with 8+ years’ experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience
- Proven ability to lead production teams by defining measurable goals, implementing performance standards, and utilizing structured feedback systems to drive accountability and operational excellence.
- Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Gemba).
- Proven track record of building sustainable processes that deliver on production plans while setting and achieving challenging organizational goals.
- Competence in data analysis for process improvement and KPI tracking.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of FDA, QSR, ISO, or GMP compliance requirements.
- Achieved CP in applicable DBS tool (SW, 5S, VRK, QSB, TPI)
- Experience with application of continuous improvement/lean manufacturing
Requirements
- High school diploma with 8+ years’ experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience
- Proven ability to lead production teams by defining measurable goals, implementing performance standards, and utilizing structured feedback systems to drive accountability and operational excellence.
- Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Gemba).
- Proven track record of building sustainable processes that deliver on production plans while setting and achieving challenging organizational goals.
- Competence in data analysis for process improvement and KPI tracking.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Knowledge of FDA, QSR, ISO, or GMP compliance requirements.
- Achieved CP in applicable DBS tool (SW, 5S, VRK, QSB, TPI)
- Experience with application of continuous improvement/lean manufacturing
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.