Supervisor Production Operations

February 26, 2026

<div>Bring more to life.Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.The Supervisor Filling for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for ensuring production quantities and availability of filling systems, improving performance and GMP compliance, and driving continuous improvement.This position is part of the Manufacturing & Operations – Production Operations department located in Krefeld, Germany and will be on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.You will be a part of the Production Operations team and report to the Senior Manager Reagent Manufacturing, responsible for leading filling operations and driving DBS initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced leadership role and want to work to build a world-class manufacturing organization—read on.In this role, you will have the opportunity to: • Lead a team of approximately 10 production workers • Ensure production quantities according to the production plan and maintain availability of filling systems for timely delivery of finished products• Optimize resources including manpower, materials, and equipment to achieve production goals • Conduct daily operational walkthroughs (Gemba Walk) and improve performance through corrective actions while ensuring GMP compliance • Apply DBS tools such as PSP, 5S, 5-Why, and DM to drive continuous improvement of KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity) • Create annual goals and development plans with direct reports and lead productivity improvement initiatives • Foster a proactive approach to EHS and maintain clear communication with stakeholders • Lead projects and equipment upgradesThe essential requirements of the job include: • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience • Alternatively, an Industrial Master’s in chemistry or other technical qualification, or an engineering degree with relevant experience • Several years of experience in manufacturing (GMP desirable) in medical technology, food, or chemical industry • 5+ years of management and team leadership experience • Experience working with Lean Management and continuous improvement initiatives • Fluent German and English skillsIt would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:• Leading Kaizen events and applying DBS tools • Coaching teams in Lean methodologies and operational excellenceThis position works on-site full time and is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.</div>Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.For more information, visit <a href="http://www.danaher.com/" target="_blank">www.danaher.com</a>.

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