Production Supervisor; Night Shift

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

We thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life. Time is critical: we accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation and develop innovations for scientists by scientists.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day implementation of manufacturing activities in one or more production areas, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met while managing a budget. This position reports to the Value Stream Manager and is part of the Assembly Operations department located in Indianapolis, IN. The expected work hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Monday‑Friday).

• Lead and build a strong team, including decisions on hiring and firing; train associates on standard manufacturing processes and ensure goals are met for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC); promote continuous improvement.
• Prioritize production schedules based on customer needs, equipment performance, staff efficiency, material availability, and business goals; coordinate with different teams to ensure on‑time product delivery.
• Identify areas needing improvement to make systems work effectively; regularly assess associate performance, provide feedback, and complete annual performance reviews and the compensation process while following company policies.
• Manage the area’s budget, including labor, production, maintenance, supplies, tooling, and fixtures; suggest budget changes for capital expenses and labor costs; develop work schedules; supervise skilled and semi‑skilled staff.

• Minimum education and experience:
  High school degree with 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years OR Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability to changing responsibilities.
• Open to working any assigned shift.
• Self‑motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to set performance expectations and address sensitive issues.
• Problem‑solving skills to improve organizational performance; proficient computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience leading continuous improvement, Six Sigma efforts, and Kaizen project teams.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational agility.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to your life. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

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