Sr. Manager, APAC Instrument Operations

Cepheid; Penang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepheid seeks a Sr. Manager, APAC Instrument Operations in Penang, Malaysia, responsible for leading the APAC Instruments team across planning, cost management, and manufacturing readiness. You will drive operations projects, process standardization, and regional execution in a high-volume setting.

The role reports to the Instrument Operations Manager within Global Instrument Operations and Global Supply Chain, and requires deep manufacturing and supply chain expertise in a Danaher environment.

Qualifications

• 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, 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.
• Experience performing product cost analysis, cost rollups, BOM review, variance analysis, and cost performance monitoring.
• Experience managing excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory programs, including analysis, disposition planning, reserve management, and reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource allocation, project prioritization, and execution planning across APAC Instrument Operations to align project portfolios with capacities and targets.
• Develop, implement, and standardize operational processes, governance, and performance management for cross-functional execution.
• Generate and present executive-level reviews using KPI dashboards, metrics, and risk analyses to track progress.
• Serve as APAC representative for enterprise and regional projects, ensuring adherence to management requirements and readiness criteria.
• Establish and manage pilot line manufacturing processes and controls to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and capacity objectives.
• Apply cost modeling and supply chain risk practices to identify opportunities for product cost optimization and performance improvements.
• Manage execution with APAC contract manufacturers and onsite facilities with planning of labor, capacity, equipment, safety, and policies.

Skills

Resource allocation

Project prioritization

Execution planning

KPI dashboards

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years OR Master’s degree with 7+ years in Manufacturing/Operations/Supply Chain

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.

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, 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. 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.