Job Title: Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager
Location: Glenwood, Illinois
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for dosimetry, lab operations, and continuous improvement? As the Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager , you will oversee both technical and operational aspects of our dosimetry services and laboratory functions. This role combines leadership in product line management and lab operations, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and compliance while driving Lean initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. As the Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager for you will lead a team of associates to develop a future state vision for the manufacturing operations. Through Daily Management, you will identify gaps from current state, build an improvement road map and implement your strategy to achieve future state vision. You will work with business leaders regarding commercial opportunities for new products and execute operational strategies to drive financial performance and Best in Class performance!
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Oversight & Dosimetry Services
Lead the LANDAUER dosimetry lab product lines including OSL, TLD, and CR39 dosimetry to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Implement and maintain quality control measures aligned with ISO 17025, ANSI, IEC, and other relevant standards.
Ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols and data integrity regulations.
Manage equipment and inventory for analysis and calibration functions.
Operational Leadership
Oversee daily operations of dosimeter receiving and analysis labs.
Drive safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity metrics using Lean and Fortive Business System principles.
Coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI) and transitions from engineering to manufacturing.
Be a change agent in Daily Management to drive results through Safety, Quality, Deliver, Inventory and Productivity
Team Management & Development
Supervise and develop staff across operational teams.
Conduct hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Collaborate with HR on talent development, succession planning, and organizational growth.
Provide leadership coverage across shifts and support weekend operations as needed.
Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives
Use Gemba and Lean tools to identify and eliminate defects, streamline processes, and reduce waste.
Conduct regular reviews to align with KPIs and improvement projects.
Manage budgets and provide variance reporting, forecasting, and corrective actions.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Radiation Safety, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years in dosimetry, health physics, or progressive operations leadership
Prior management experience required .
Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 calibration/testing labs preferred .
Skills:
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong data analysis skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerBI, SQL, and data analysis tools.
Knowledge:
Understanding of radiation measurement, dosimetry standards, and operational compliance.
Working Hours:
Standard full-time hours with flexibility to support cross-functional needs and weekend operations as scheduled.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Fluke Health Solutions
Comprised of four industry leaders-Fluke Biomedical, LANDAUER, RaySafe, and Victoreen - Fluke Health Solutions (FHS) leads the biomedical and radiation detection markets with innovative products and services that help keep customers, patients, and clients safe.
Fluke Biomedical leads the world in manufacturing biomedical test equipment like defibrillator analyzers and digital pressure meters. LANDAUER measures radiation exposure with dosimeter and radiation monitoring badges. RaySafe is the worldwide leader of X-ray test equipment, real-time staff dosimetry, and radiation survey meters. And Victoreen instruments are the trusted source for radiation monitoring systems and quality assurance for nuclear power professionals.
At FHS, we believe in your potential - your ability to learn, grow and contribute in meaningful ways. And we believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability, and visibility to do just that.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
