Director of Manufacturing

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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 proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

We are currently looking for a Director of ManufacturingforIDT’s European production in Leuven, Belgium

Responsibilities

• Direct oversite of all manufacturing activities for Main Production, Large Scale production and GMP, including analytical and Chemical Mixing departments. Identifies, investigates and resolves all manufacturing related issues.
• Manages generally homogeneous teams and has accountability for the performance and results of the manufacturing teams.
• Sets departmental priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan.
• Identifies, investigates and resolves all technical and operational manufacturing related issues. Understands and recognizes broader impact across the department
• Interacts with groups outside of manufacturing to streamline processes, resolve issues, and assure customer needs are met.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring of departmental quality objectives and KPIs. Develops countermeasures and actions plans to assure objectives remain on-target.
• Responsible for associate engagement. Strives to improve the engagement survey results through execution of the engagement action plan.
• Responsible for oversight of all manufacturing associates. This includes hiring, training, personal development, performance management and discipline.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring of departmental quality objectives and KPIs. Develops countermeasures and action plans to assure objectives remain on-target.
• Responsible for associate engagement. Strives to improve the engagement survey results through execution of the engagement action plan.
• Aids in the annual budget development process. Manages accordingly to adhere to the budget amount.
• Assures manufacturing compliance to the IDT Quality System.
• Implements and manages planning for DBS training and coaching with the team.
• Demonstrates and upholds behavior consistent with the Integrated DNA Technologies Core Values and delivers the Integrated DNA Technologies experience to customers and other business associates.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Science or equivalent experience (required)
• Min 5 years of successful experience in manufacturing, preferably related to oligonucleotides.
• Min 3 years of experience in a people leader role.
• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office required, including Microsoft Teams.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation and teamwork.

What do we offer

An upbeat, open minded, international and dynamic environment is where we wish to welcome you. A close follow up and extensive training is how we wish to guide you. As a growing international company, we reward our associates with an attractive compensation and benefits package of which the details are outlined below.

• Competitive salary
• Contract of indefinite duration
• Full time (40h per week)
• Group insurance (including pension plan, guaranteed income …)
• End of year premium
• Bonus system
• Up to 32 days of time off per year

Interested? Well, there is more! To realize IDT’s potential, we invest in your potential. Opportunities will cross your path, enabling you to develop your career the way you want it.

All this within a cheerful and highly modern setting.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Christmas basket
• Commuter assistance
• Company car
• Flexible schedule
• Food allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Flexible hours

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Commission pay
• Yearly bonus

Work Remotely:

• No