Director of HR – Site Leader (Lodi)

Cepheid; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director of Human Resources for its Lodi, California campus. This on-site role leads HR strategy for IVD manufacturing, plastics operations, and logistics, partnering with site leadership to shape people plans in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

The role directs the HR team, guides succession planning, and integrates Lean/DBS practices to improve performance while ensuring compliance and robust employee relations. Travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field with 10+ years of progressive HR experience including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven HR leader with ability to drive talent and organizational strategy for the Lodi site today and mobility for broader HR leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams and partner with senior leaders and frontline managers.
• Strong communication and influencing skills within a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing direct reports and contingent workforce, including agency partnerships and cost control.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or DBS to improve HR or business processes.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, with success managing complex employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Business Partner to Lodi IVD and Plastics Operations leaders, aligning people strategies to site objectives and growth plans.
• Provide strategic counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies to support scalable manufacturing operations.
• Act as a member of the Lodi Site Leadership Team, contributing an HR perspective to operational, safety, and expansion decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality/Regulatory, EHS, Finance, and other teams to drive overall site performance.
• Champion a safety-first culture in partnership with EHS, reinforcing safety and quality as core site values.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Lodi HR team, setting clear goals aligned to site and global HR priorities.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and associate development to build leadership capability and future bench strength.

Skills

HR Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Director of Human Resources for its Lodi, California campus. This on-site role leads HR strategy for IVD manufacturing, plastics operations, and logistics, partnering with site leadership to shape people plans in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

The role directs the HR team, guides succession planning, and integrates Lean/DBS practices to improve performance while ensuring compliance and robust employee relations. Travel is occasional.