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 Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll 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.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Production Planner to support the efficient and compliant manufacturing of diagnostic instruments and service parts. In this role, you will ensure production schedules align with customer demand, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. You will play a key part in maintaining operational efficiency, minimizing delays, and supporting new product introductions in a regulated environment.
Your Responsibilities
Develop and manage production schedules for medical instruments in alignment with sales forecasts, inventory targets, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, sales, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
Monitor production progress and adjust plans to resolve delays, shortages, or capacity constraints.
Own the Heijunka process and ensure that all the required raw materials are supplied to the right place at the right time for manufacturing.
Analyze historical data and trends to improve forecast accuracy and overall production planning efficiency.
Your Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in production planning within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong skills in Excel or data visualization tools and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QAD).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory; fluent German is considered a nice-to-have.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in production planning within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
- Strong skills in Excel or data visualization tools and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
- Full professional proficiency in English
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and mental health support. Feedback suggests these offerings are a notable strength of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick days, and volunteer time are highlighted, with flexibility or remote arrangements available for some roles. Feedback suggests this breadth of time-off options contributes meaningfully to total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is provided for birth, adoption, or foster placement with the ability to use time in flexible increments within the first year. Feedback suggests family-focused perks like adoption support add tangible value for caregivers.
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What We Do
Beckman Coulter is committed to advancing healthcare for every person by applying the power of science, technology, and the passion and creativity of our teams to enhance the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving healthcare outcomes. Our diagnostic systems are used in complex biomedical testing, and are found in hospitals, reference laboratories and physician office settings around the globe. Beckman Coulter offers a unique combination of people, processes and solutions designed to elevate the performance of clinical laboratories and healthcare networks. We do this by accelerating care with a menu that matters, bringing the benefit of automation to all, delivering greater insights through clinical informatics and unlocking hidden value through performance partnership. An operating company of Danaher Corporation since 2011, Beckman Coulter is headquartered in Brea, Calif., and has more than 11,000 global associates working diligently to make the world a healthier place.
