Manager Production (DPM, 3rd Shift)

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

At Cytiva, 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.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Associates daily, to deliver products on time to a customer in a safe and efficient manner.

This role requires the ability to work 3rd shift (Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM)

This position reports to the Sr. Operations Manager, and is part of the Dry Powder Media Manufacturing team located in Logan, Utah and will be an on-site role.  At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do:

• ​​Monitoring and improving productivity, while ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality and cost-conscious manner​ 

• ​​Developing and creating training plans to maximize workforce capacity​ 
• Leading Compliance, as well as Environmental, Health & Safety efforts in support of plant goals​ 

• ​​Driving LEAN manufacturing implementation​ 

• ​​Manages staffing levels in order to meet business delivery and cost goals​ 

• ​​Improving operating rigor and manufacturing processes​ 

• ​​Coaching and developing direct reports to improve the culture of the team and site​ 

Who you are:

• ​​Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college with 2 years of production, supply chain experience or leadership, or High School Diploma/GED and 5 years production or supply chain experience​ 

• ​​Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams​ 

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement Best Practices and deal with high levels of ambiguity 

Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Frequently move, lift, carry, push or pull weights up to 50 lbs unassisted and occasionally lift/move weights greater than 50 lbs with assistance 
• Frequently climb stairs and ladders 
• Frequently squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, turn, pivot, and reach 
• Frequently use fingers or hands to grasp, clamp, move, finger, handle and feel small objects 
• Ability to continuously stand or walk 
• Ability to wear protective equipment including clean room gowning, chemical resistant clothing, safety glasses/goggles 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus on objects 

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

• MBA or Masters 
• Demonstrated ability to identify & implement best practices 
• Demonstrated ability to perform with high levels of ambiguity 
• Prior team leading experience 
• OMLP/ETLP graduate 

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s 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