Manufacturing Operations Manager – Resins Fulltime

Join Cytiva as Resins Operations Manager and lead a diverse team in Chromatography Resin production. Drive a culture of trust, collaboration, safety, and quality assurance. Be part of a global team pioneering advancements in Life Sciences and make a real impact. Apply now and embrace the future of innovation!
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As the Resins Operations Manager, you will be the unit leader responsible for staff management, product quality, LEAN productivity improvements and financial management. You will be a role model being clear on Cytiva values and culture. You will be the receiver of a batch manufacturing factory and will be interfacing with the Design and Build organization and the Technology Transfer teams to assure that processes operate per design and products meet performance requirements.What you’ll do:• Help develop and execute short- and long-term workforce plans, hiring a diverse team of engineers, supervisors, and operators in support of Chromatography Resin production.• Create a collaborative and high performing culture that embraces LEAN manufacturing principles by instilling trust, working at GEMBA, implementing Kaizen. Enforce win as a team and deliver results principles on an ongoing basis.• Be responsible for environmental, process safety and life safety performance in your area where the pursue of zero injuries and incidents is realized.• Work closely with local and Swedish Cytiva associates in the startup, qualification and commissioning of the resin manufacturing organization; taking control and custody of the factory and associated operations.• Promote the Cytiva Quality Policy and Drive Quality Management System improvement for products and processes by partnering with various teams. Be highly proactive in identification of potential or actual manufacturing issues, training gaps, and procedure improvement opportunities while maintaining robust change control methodology.• Coach and develop engineers and operators to support IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities in the short term; process changes, upgrades and new product introduction in the long term. Assure that all use good project management techniques to secure designed outcomes.• Be responsible for the department safety performance.Who you are:• BS in an engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)• Eight years or more of production/manufacturing experience with four or more years of management/people leader experience.• Lean manufacturing understanding and experience in basic tools.• Working knowledge of the OSHA Process Safety Management program.• Willingness to travel internationally to Sweden to learn the resin manufacturing process from an operating plantIt would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:• Life science, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry with experience in Good Manufacturing Practices and QMS adherence.• A working understanding of process controls DCS system, process historians, and data integrity techniques.• Financial skills including creation of a basic department level operating budget and how to periodically report outwards and upwardsAdditional Requirements• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and carrying materials up to 15 lbs; occasional use of stairs up to 4 stories and use of straight ladders up to 20 feet.• Working in the field will require the applicant to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and other necessary PPE for several hours/duration of their field time.• Some exposure to high noise areas is expected requiring the use of hearing protection such as ear plugs or earmuffs.• Ability to use a computer, including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word; and other job-related software for 8 hours a day.At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.