Team Lead - Advanced Operator, Production Operations

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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

You will thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year.

From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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Team Lead - Advanced Technician, Production Operations, is responsible for setting up and operating manufacturing equipment within a controlled environment. This role includes monitoring meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and other process controls to ensure compliance with production specifications. The associate performs in-process tests, inspections, and equipment adjustments as required. Additionally, this position serves as a team leader by coordinating workflow, providing subject-matter expertise, acting as a backup to the supervisor, and mentoring junior team members.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is part of the Beckman Coulter Microbiology Manufacturing department located in West Sacramento, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Drive results by leading a high-performing Manufacturing team, managing daily operations, facilitating break rotations, coordinating cross-training initiatives, and owning critical manufacturing processes within a controlled production environment.
Serve as a team leader by coordinating workflow allocation, providing subject-matter guidance, acting as the supervisor’s backup when needed, and mentoring junior team members.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by planning and leading cross-functional Kaizen events.
Act as the primary point of contact for new associates, supporting their onboarding, training, and successful integration into the team.
Partner with Manufacturing leadership to design, implement, and refine cross-training programs across multiple work cells.
Build influence across diverse manufacturing areas to support team success and contribute to broader organizational goals.

The essential requirements of the job include:
High school diploma or equivalent.
7+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
Willingness to work overtime during the standard workweek and occasional Saturdays as needed.

Physical, Travel, and Safety Requirements:
Ability to lift to thirty-five pounds.

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

Experience working in FDA- and/or ISO-regulated manufacturing environments and in medical diagnostic device production
Qualified to operate all processes within your assigned work cell, as well as at least one upstream or downstream process.
Ability to accurately record, maintain, and review production documentation in accordance with established procedures.

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