Night Shift - Manufacturing Manager
Cytiva

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

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. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

This position is part of the Operations department located in Pensacola, FL and will be Onsite on a night shift of 5:00pm-5:00am. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you'll do

• Operational Leadership: Lead and supervise off-shift production, maintenance, and support teams to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of production goals. Coordinate with cross-functional departments, including production, quality, and logistics, to maintain workflow continuity and resolve operational issues. Implement production schedules, resource allocation plans, and priorities for off-shift activities. Basic hours cover 5 pm-5 am Monday through Friday, with weekends as/when required.
• Quality/Compliance: Monitor and audit manufacturing processes and enforce adherence to quality standards, cGMP, and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular inspections and audits during off-shift hours to ensure compliance with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and safety protocols. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address deviations, non-conformances, or product quality concerns.
• Team Management and Development: Provide leadership and guidance to off-shift employees, including training, coaching, and working with their manager. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among off-shift teams. Resolve/Support personnel issues, conflicts, and staffing challenges during off-shift hours working with HR and appropriate managers.
• Emergency Response, Escalation, and Crisis Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for emergencies, incidents, and critical situations during off-shift periods. Coordinate emergency response activities, including incident investigation, escalation procedures, and communication with senior management. Implement contingency plans and ensure readiness to address unexpected events impacting facility operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements. Implement lean manufacturing principles and operational best practices to enhance SQDIP metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvement initiatives.
• Engagement: work closely with off-shift teams and respective support functions to improve employee engagement across all teams. Collaborate with the site management team to develop and execute site-wide engagement action plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Life Sciences) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in a leadership role within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound judgments during off-shift hours.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodology and demonstrated ability to drive results through application.
• Proficiency in computer applications and manufacturing software systems.

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

• Knowledge of PLC, logical controls, and associated programming software
• Knowledge of troubleshooting programmable frequency drives (VFD) and their relationship to the process

The salary range for this role is $100k-$115k. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future.

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 Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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.

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