Production Operations Director of Manufacturing Excellence

7 days ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Fluidigm Full time
Production Operations Director Job Description

At Standard BioTools, we empower customers to improve life through comprehensive health insight. As a key member of our team, the Production Operations Director plays a vital role in ensuring products' quality requirements are met.

Responsibilities include top performance on safety, quality, production, shipping, and supply chain oversight. The Director ensures alignment with all functional groups to drive consistency in process and standard approach.

  • Establish and monitor plant performance for production and quality standards.
  • Plan and direct production activities, establishing production priorities consistent with effective operations and cost factors.

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. This figure is based on industry standards and location (Markham, Canada).

Key Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 12+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
  • 8+ years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Lean methodology experience and mindset (Six Sigma, Kaizen, Muda, etc.) preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen in managing plant financials, with good understanding of managerial accounting and financial statements.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, project planning, cost control, and program management.
About Us

We are a leading provider of indispensable life sciences tools accelerating global research on multiple frontiers of human health. Our positive culture supports our people to do their best work, informed by core behaviors:

  • Keep customers front and center
  • Be accountable and deliver commitments
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Be collaborative and work as one team


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