Bring more to life.

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

At Cepheid, 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.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, youll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the worlds most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Director, Warehouse Operations is responsible for leading all aspects of warehouse and logistics activities, ensuring efficient material flow, trade compliance, and cost control across domestic and international operations. This role drives operational excellence, enforces transportation agreements, and supports manufacturing through effective planning, scheduling, and workflow coordination. The position requires strong system expertise, regulatory compliance, export control and leadership in a dynamic environment.

This position reports to the Director, North American Logistics Operations, and is part of the Global Supply Chain located in Lodi, CA, and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee warehouse operations, transportation services, and freight expense containment.
• Execute production and customer order fulfillment per schedule.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9000, IATA, OSHA, DOT, FAA, FDA, and export control regulations.
• Optimize inventory accuracy, return-to-stock processes, and dock-to-stock cycle times.
• Maintain trade compliance and SAP system integrity, including user training and audit readiness.
• Manage transaction infrastructure, financial reconciliation, and in-transit visibility.
• Provide 24/7 operational support and resolve shipping issues with internal and external stakeholders.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field and 5-7 years of warehouse or distribution experience.

• Deep knowledge of SAP WM/EWM and warehouse automation technologies.
• Strong expertise in WMS, inventory control, and safety compliance
• Proven ability in resource planning, labor management, and operational optimization.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 30lb
• Ability to work at a desk with computer for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel as required

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

• Strong people leadership and change management skills.
• CSCP Certification
• DBS Certified Practioner

Cepheid, 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.

The annual salary range for this role is $146,000 219,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

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 determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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.

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