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Site Leader / Plant Manager

Cytiva
Shrewsbury, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

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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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Job title : Site Leader - Shrewsbury, MA Hardware Manufacturing

Position Summary :

The Site Leader for Hardware Manufacturing (assembly / integration) will be responsible for overseeing the entire operations at the Shrewsbury site in Massachusetts. This role requires a seasoned leader with a strong track record in operational excellence, strategic planning, and team development. The Site Leader will drive manufacturing efficiency, quality, and delivery of hardware and instrument products while fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

This position reports to the VP Global Operations for the Upstream & Fluid Management Business Unit and is part of the Operations team located in Shrewsbury, MA and will be an on-site role. Up to 10% travel as required.

What you will do :

  • Strategic Leadership : Ensure the site meets or exceeds performance metrics, including production output, quality, safety, and financial targets.
  • Operational Management : Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, improve customer experience and reduce costs.
  • Team Development : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, engineers, and manufacturing staff.
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance : Maintain rigorous quality standards to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with R&D, Quality, engineering, supply chain, and other departments to support new product introductions (NPI) and process improvements.
  • Financial Oversight : Manage the site's operating budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Who you are :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 10 years of experience in Operational leadership, preferably in hardware or instruments production.
  • 5 years of leadership experience, ideally within a matrix environment
  • Essential Skills :

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making
  • Strong technical and business acumen
  • Change management and adaptability
  • Collaborative and results-driven mindset
  • 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 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.

    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.

    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.

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