Sr. Manager, APAC Instrument Operations

Danaher Corporation; George Town; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Manager, APAC Instrument Operations in Penang, Malaysia. You will lead the APAC Instrument Operations team, directing planning, cost governance, supply chain readiness, and quality in a fast-growing diagnostic environment.

Reporting to the Instrument Operations Manager, you’ll drive cross-functional projects, KPI reviews, and pilot line manufacturing readiness to ensure on-time delivery, cost control, and robust performance across APAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in manufacturing operations, operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years managing manufacturing/production operations performance.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions and operational controls in regulated environments.
• 4+ years direct people management of manufacturing/technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource allocation, project prioritization, and execution planning across APAC Instrument Operations.
• Develop and standardize processes, governance, and performance management systems.
• Generate and present executive-level operational reviews using KPI dashboards and risk assessments.
• Serve as APAC representative for enterprise and regional projects ensuring adherence to PM requirements.
• Establish and manage pilot line manufacturing processes and operational controls.
• Apply cost modeling and supply chain risk management to identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

Project management

People management

Cost analysis

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Bring more to life.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to tackle the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, APAC Instrument Operations who will be responsible for leading and managing our APAC Instruments Team. This leadership role will lead a team that is responsible for Operations project planning, NPI Product Transitions, design for cost and manufacturability, product cost safeguarding, supply chain planning & execution, E&O Management, data-based decision making, Tooling management, manufacturing and supply chain readiness and execution, and quality.

This position reports to the Instrument Operations Manager and is part of the Global Instrument Operations and Global Supply Chain Organization. This position is located in Penang, Malaysia and will be an on-site role. While the role is officially under Radiometer—the Danaher legal entity operating in Malaysia—it is dedicated exclusively to supporting Cepheid’s business. Like Radiometer, Cepheid is one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead resource allocation, project prioritization, and execution planning across APAC Instrument Operations to align project portfolios, operational capacity, and business objectives while meeting defined project schedules, budget targets, and delivery milestones
• Develop, implement, and standardize operational processes, governance frameworks, and performance management systems to support global cross-functional execution, project tracking, and operational compliance
• Generate and present executive-level operational reviews utilizing KPI dashboards, project metrics, capacity analyses, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and schedule performance reporting to measure progress against strategic and operational objectives
• Serve as the APAC Global Instrument Operations representative for enterprise and regional projects, ensuring adherence to project management requirements, operational readiness criteria, and cross-functional implementation plans throughout project lifecycles
• Establish and manage pilot line manufacturing processes and operational controls to achieve performance objectives for cost, quality, delivery, capacity utilization, and production readiness in accordance with manufacturing and quality system requirements
• Apply cost modeling, should-cost analysis, cost allocation methodologies, and supply chain risk management practices to identify opportunities for product cost optimization, quality improvement, delivery performance enhancement, and operational risk reduction
• Manage operational execution with APAC contract manufacturers and onsite facilities by overseeing build plans, labor planning, production capacity, equipment readiness, office infrastructure, safety compliance, and adherence to established operational policies and procedures

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience, in manufacturing operations, operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing the full operational performance of a manufacturing or production line, including capacity planning, production scheduling, labor utilization, quality performance, and delivery execution
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing operational processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and operational control systems within a regulated production environment
• Minimum 4 years of direct people management experience overseeing manufacturing, operations, production, or technical teams, including workforce planning and performance management responsibilities
• Experience performing product cost analysis, cost rollups, bill of materials (BOM) review, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost performance monitoring to support operational and financial objectives
• Experience managing excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory programs, including inventory analysis, disposition planning, reserve management, and inventory reduction initiatives within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency utilizing manufacturing and operational systems for production planning, inventory management, cost tracking, capacity analysis, and operational performance reporting within a high-volume manufacturing environment

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

• A degree in: Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering: or a technical competency is a plus

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

For more information, visit www.danaher.com .

Operating Company: Cepheid