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. We provide new solutions that transform human health, supporting research, vaccines, medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
Position Overview
The Sr Manager, Projects – Supply Chain Productivity, reports to the Sr Director, Supply Chain Performance within Global Distribution Operations (UK). The role drives continuous improvement initiatives across Warehouse & Logistics, identifying and validating opportunities with cross‑functional teams while focusing on quality, on‑time delivery, and cost.
What You Will Do
- Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in quality, delivery and cost that is tied to Policy Deployment (PD) and Daily Management (DM) by leveraging DBS tools and the change‑management process.
- Drive the end‑to‑end view, to align and build a kaizen funnel to enable the team to execute on prioritized events.
- Facilitate continuous‑improvement initiatives that comply with the kaizen process, managing through the funnel from idea inception to sustained results.
- Partner with manufacturing sites and distribution to identify and execute on process improvement with a holistic view.
Who You Are
- 5+ years’ experience in operations or a DBS role.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to assess metrics and situations holistically.
- Rigorous data‑driven problem solver with a proven track record in the delivery of continuous improvement.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel 25‑50% globally.
Preferred Experience
- Project‑management and cross‑functional improvement experience in operational and transactional settings.
- Complex problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify productivity opportunities.
- Statistical/data analytics and tracking of dollar savings.
Sr Manager, Projects- Supply Chain Productivity in Little Chalfont employer: Cytiva
Cytiva is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment, particularly for those passionate about life sciences. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the industry. Located on-site, this role offers unique advantages such as direct engagement with stakeholders and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking IT initiatives that align with vital business objectives.
