Sr. Manager, APAC Instrument Operations

Danaher; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher Diagnostics company, seeks a Sr. Manager, APAC Instrument Operations to lead the APAC Instruments Team in Penang, Malaysia. This on-site role drives project planning, manufacturing readiness, E&O management, and supply chain execution across the region.

You will build scalable operational processes, implement governance, and generate KPI-based executive reviews to track progress against cost, quality, and delivery targets while coordinating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive experience in manufacturing operations and related fields.
• Experience managing manufacturing or production lines with capacity planning and delivery execution.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain SOPs, work instructions, and operational controls.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource allocation and project execution planning across APAC Instrument Operations.
• Develop and standardize processes, governance, and performance management systems.
• Present executive reviews using KPI dashboards and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure operational readiness and cross‑functional implementation across projects.
• Oversee pilot line manufacturing, cost modeling, and supplier/contract manufacturer coordination.
• Manage labor planning, equipment readiness, safety, and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Operations management

Industrial engineering

Supply chain

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Master's degree in a related technical discipline

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 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