Supervisor Manufacturing

Stellenbeschreibung:

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. 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 serve hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour, 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. We enable clinicians to deliver the best possible care with improved efficiency, confidence, collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising production personnel who manufacture critical instruments and components used in diagnostic applications, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence.

This position reports to the Senior Manufacturing Manager and is part of the Manufacturing department located in Munich/Baierbrunn and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

Develop and implement short, medium, and long‑term operational plans that align with production requirements and organizational priorities to meet schedule adherence and on‑time delivery targets.
Manage staffing, time & attendance, and resource allocation to support delivery and throughput.
Diagnose performance gaps, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement sustainable CAPAs.
Champion EHS through proactive safety observations, training, and timely resolution of unsafe conditions/behaviors.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality, customer, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, GMP) and maintain audit readiness.
Drive continuous improvement using DBS tools (Standard Work, Daily Management, Gemba, 5S, Kaizen) to improve SQDC metrics.
Lead, coach, and develop the team: set expectations, define measurable goals, and build accountability and high performance.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Educational background in Manufacturing or Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) preferred.
Proven leadership experience (min. 3 years) in a supervisory or indirect leadership role.
Strong understanding of end‑to‑end manufacturing operations, including planning, material flow, logistics, and supply chain processes.
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., ISO, FDA, GMP/QSR) with solid compliance awareness.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams using KPIs, structured performance systems, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Proficiency in DBS/Lean tools (e.g., Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, problem‑solving) combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.