Senior Director of Operations

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the Manufacturing & Operations Team located in Boulder, CO and will be Onsite. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive site KPIs to improve operating performance and customer satisfaction by leveraging lean principles to deliver sustainable results.
• Identify and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure regulatory and IDT compliance requirements
• Ensure success of new product development and product transfer to operations throughout the product lifecycle
• Establish and implement SMART performance objectives of direct reports that support, and align with, the goals and objectives of IDT Operations
• Establish a multi-year strategic vision for operations with an action plan to track progress
• Ensure the shipment goals, business goals, customer requirements and production plans are achieved, and that manufacturing capacity meets the sales plans
• Uphold the appropriate standards of behaviors including; keeping business information confidential; coordinating the system security; ensuring data accuracy and integrity; maintaining updated professional and technical knowledge; assuring systems compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate standards; ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field with at least 10 years of Operations Leadership or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated competency in leading an delivering results through Standard Work, Daily Management, Problem Solving, 5S and Value Stream mapping among other tools.
• Ability to effectively lead staff and communicate the needs of the department to management.
• Ability to effectively represent the department on multi organizational teams as a leader, member or facilitator
• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving with experience implementing sustainable solutions

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Master of Business Administration Degree or Equivalent
• Willingness to extend oversight to encompass multi-site manufacturing site

Pay transparency language for locations where it may be required by law:

The salary range for this role is 170,000 -200,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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. 

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