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Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Value Stream Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCopenhagen, DenmarkNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a higher technical education, for example as an engineer, and experience with production management.
  • Have at least 3 years of experience managing production and knowledge of planning across lines.
  • Have strong leadership abilities and be able to motivate teams toward shared direction and results.
  • Be committed to continuous improvement and comfortable in a LEAN culture.
  • Have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, production, or a similar field (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Lead a production area (a value stream) consisting of approximately 25 operators and technicians across day and evening shifts, as well as two PTA engineers.
  • Ensure efficient production, high quality, and timely delivery, using LEAN and collaborating with colleagues in Denmark and Poland.
  • Engage daily with operators on the production floor and hold daily production meetings to ensure product quality and continuously optimize production output.
  • Promote safety by creating and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment for all team members.
  • Continuously improve and maintain production standards, including standard work and SMED, to support growth goals and productivity.
  • Collaborate effectively with technical support, planning teams, and the leadership group to promote job satisfaction, output, and productivity.
  • Balance setting requirements and expectations for employees with an approachable and attentive manner.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with production management.
  • Knowledge of planning across lines.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and working in a LEAN culture.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, production, or a similar field.

About the Company

Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Danaher makes instruments, tests and laboratory supplies for drug developers, researchers and clinicians, spanning the path from biological research to clinical patient diagnosis. Its businesses include Cytiva for drug manufacturing, SCIEX for chemical analysis and Beckman Coulter for laboratory testing, linking specialized tools across healthcare workflows. Customers use its equipment to study cells, produce biological medicines and analyze patient samples; the group earns money by selling instruments, reagents, software and support services through its operating companies. Danaher was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1984

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