Advanced Technician Production Operations - Group Lead

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At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. 

The Production Operations Lead for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for supporting the daily production needs which include scheduling through use of a visual management, training direct labor associates, troubleshooting issues, and managing/measuring the work of direct labor associates. Production targets are clearly set, and the Production Operations Lead will indirectly guide a team of associates to hit daily production goals, possibly adjusting plan hourly to remain on track. 

This position is an integral part of the Hardware Manufacturing Team and will report to Supervisor of Production Operations. It is located in Chaska, MN. If you thrive in a multifunctional, leadership role and want to work to build a best-in-class manufacturing organization—read on! 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Execute the daily production plan to due date conformance and quality standards. Maintain organization and training plan for the work area.

• Train to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  Follow engineering drawings, work order information, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process while maintaining FDA requirements.

• Assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO regulatory requirements.

• Work directly and cooperatively with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues and ensure emphasis on quality.

• Identify and recommend quality improvements including but not limited to production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiencies.

• Learn and participate in the company's lean manufacturing principles 

• Solve problems independently in order to assist associates in completing tasks 

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School degree with 7+ years’ experience.

• Experience in a regulated industry preferred (e.g., FDA, ISO). 

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and the basic Windows operating system 

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Problem Solving Skills

• Participated in team projects

• Familiarity with Lean Concepts

The hourly range for this role is $25 - $29. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to