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Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Assembly Department Manager

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMedemblik, NetherlandsNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least bachelor's-level working and thinking ability (HBO level).
  • Have at least 3 years of experience in production and lean manufacturing.
  • Have experience with people management.
  • Be able to communicate effectively in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for achieving production targets.
  • Optimize processes and initiate improvement projects using Lean.
  • Build, coach, and develop a team consisting of 2 shift leaders, 7 cell leaders, and approximately 50 operators; the Dutch text separately says approximately 70 assembly employees.
  • Translate department strategy into concrete goals and an annual plan.
  • Work closely with departments such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, Human Resources, and Finance.
  • Create a physically, mentally, and socially safe working environment.
  • Lead improvement initiatives through Kaizens and workshops.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferably have experience with Lean methods such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, problem solving, and Daily Management.

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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