Distribution Operations Manager

Job Description

Company: Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Location: Hebron, KY
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 02/26/2026
Job Categories:Other / General

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 Diagnostics, one of Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers 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 laboratorys 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 makingwe are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Distribution Operations Manager is responsible for the incoming and outgoing of materials, reagents, instruments, or equipment to meet customer expectations which involve receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control.

This position reports to the Director
- Distribution and is part of the Distribution and Logistics team located in Hebron, KY and will be an on-site role.

• Use data to solve challenging operations problems using the Danaher Problem Solving Process, to improve KPI performance through root cause analysis, implementation of countermeasures, and action plans
• Identify, develop, and execute strategic projects to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
• Manage all distribution activities with a Supervisory staff to ensure assignments and daily objectives are met on or ahead of schedule by ensuring operation is adequately staffed and properly trained.
• Drive associate engagement through team-building activities, accountability, and consistency
• Develop daily plans to manage staff and resources in order to achieve world class on time delivery

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Proven track record in creating, managing, and achieving goals through KPIs, engagement, etc.
• Strong leadership experience in a distribution or operations environment, including leading other leaders
• Experience utilizing Lean principles & the Kaizen mindset to improve processes & eliminate waste.
• Familiarity with Lean principles such as Toyota Production System or Danaher Business System, including one-piece flow, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving processes

• Kaizen facilitation and Process mapping
• Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel
• Distribution in a regulated environment

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .

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…