Sr. Manager, APAC Instrument Operations

Radiometer; Penang; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Sr. Manager for APAC Instrument Operations to lead APAC teams in planning, cost management, and manufacturing readiness. On-site in Penang, Malaysia, you will drive performance across projects, SOPs, and supplier collaboration.

You will oversee cost-aware operations, governance, and KPI reporting within a high-volume manufacturing environment, partnering across Danaher businesses to deliver patient-focused diagnostics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in manufacturing operations or related field.
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations or related field.
• Experience developing, implementing SOPs and operational control systems in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource allocation, project prioritization, and execution planning across APAC Instrument Operations.
• Develop and standardize operational processes and governance frameworks.
• Generate executive-level reviews using KPI dashboards and capacity analyses.
• Represent APAC operations for enterprise and regional projects and ensure cross-functional readiness.
• Establish and manage pilot line manufacturing processes and controls.
• Apply cost modeling and cost allocation to identify optimization opportunities.
• Oversee manufacturing and supplier performance with contract manufacturers and onsite facilities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Operations planning

Cost modeling

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing operations/engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Degree in Business/Industrial Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

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

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
• 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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