Senior Director Operations

We are a successful company, where talent management and continuous improvement are in focus. In this position, you will lead our 120 employees in the Operations department, based at our global headquarters in Ängelholm, Sweden. You will be part of the leadership team and contribute to the most important company decisions.
You will be responsible for manufacturing, quality control, manufacturing engineering, global procurement, EHS and facilities. You will define our manufacturing strategy and be responsible for the implementation of new products in production, scaling up from prototype series to high volume production, capacity planning and automatization. You will lead and empower your team and ensure a sound cross-functional collaboration.
As part of the Danaher group, you will benefit from a continuous improvement culture and set of tried-and-proven tools, and a vast network of peers and experts within other operating companies.
To become successful in this position, you need to be a strong leader with coaching skills, strategic perspective, be attentive to details while seeing “the big picture” at the same time.
Key Responsibilities
Formal Education
BSc, MSc or the equivalent in a suitable field of engineering or science
Certification in Lean is an advantage

“Must Have” Competencies / Skills / Experience
At least 10 years’ experience from a leading position within Manufacturing and/or supply chain.
Experience with quality assurance, design control and FDA requirements
Strong leader with “continuous improvement mind set” (DBS)
Broad technical skills from Production technologies as: filling, drying, vision systems, injection molding, labeling and packaging.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and changing environment with multiple priorities and drive results.

Language
Fluent English
Swedish is an advantage

Our offer to you
An outstanding opportunity to work in the field of medical technologies, where knowledge sharing and professional respect combine to make it both fun and meaningful to go to work. Both in Sweden and abroad we have hardworking colleagues who take pride in making a difference in a company whose products can truly impact other people's lives. We offer you 'freedom with responsibility', flexibility, opportunities for training and career development, and a wide range of staff benefits.
Application
We encourage you to apply on December 2, 2020 at the latest. Please attach CV and other relevant documents.
We continuously assess candidates and invite for interviews, so please don’t hesitate to send in your application. Any important questions regarding the position can be directed to the recruiter responsible Steve Blake, stephen.blake@danaher.com.
Union contacts: Björn Bylander, Unionen, +46 431 48 12 87 or Elin Söderlind, Akademikerföreningen, +46 431 48 12 62.
About Danaher
Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
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