Site Operations Leader, Biotech Manufacturing

Integrated DNA Technologies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a Danaher operating company, seeks a Site Director of Operations in Morrisville, NC. Lead manufacturing, ensure safety/compliance, and drive continuous improvement across value streams.

On-site role reporting to the VP, Operations, guiding cross-functional teams to meet production, delivery, and quality goals. You will recruit and develop talent, cascade SMART objectives, and optimize processes while aligning with DBS and IDT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science or engineering-related field with at least 3-7 years of operations management experience.
• 3+ years of experience performing production tasks within an operations or supply chain environment.
• 3+ Previous people leader experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement such as 5S, Kanban, and other lean principles.
• Track record of using operational metrics, process analysis, and business case development to drive measurable improvements.
• Experience in Stakeholder Management.
• Demonstrated ability to align diverse teams around large-scale operational improvements and business transformations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Set, implement, and appropriately cascade SMART performance objectives for respective value streams/product lines, provide regular feedback, and foster professional development.
• Lead the improvement and harmonization of manufacturing processes. Ensure business is conducted with high integrity and in conformity with company policies, promote open communication, and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Ensure the shipment goals, business goals, customer requirements and production plans are achieved and that manufacturing capacity meets the sales plans
• Steer plant on-time delivery (OTD) of over 95% Establish high customer service goals and provide timely feedback to staff.
• Reduce costs through enhanced labor productivity, manufacturing efficiency, cycle times, expense mitigation, and material efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet regulatory and compliance standards. Ensure adherence to environmental regulations

Skills

Operations management

People leadership

Continuous improvement (5S Kanban Lean

Metrics-based process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or engineering

Job description

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a Danaher operating company, seeks a Site Director of Operations in Morrisville, NC. Lead manufacturing, ensure safety/compliance, and drive continuous improvement across value streams.

On-site role reporting to the VP, Operations, guiding cross-functional teams to meet production, delivery, and quality goals. You will recruit and develop talent, cascade SMART objectives, and optimize processes while aligning with DBS and IDT standards.