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The Custom Engineering department at Cytiva is responsible for delivering customized downstream hardware and software solutions used in Biopharma development and manufacturing. Currently, we are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Custom Engineering Manufacturing team in Uppsala. In this role, you will manage a team consisting of 7 associates responsible for manufacturing preparation, planning and procurement of products to Cytiva's customers worldwide.
This position reports to the Senior Operations Manager in Custom Engineering and is an onsite role located in Uppsala.
What you will do:
- Lead and mentor a team of 7 individuals that supports projects with manufacturing preparation, planning and procurement.
- Operational leadership to ensure the team provides timely and adequate support in projects, procurement and manufacturing planning.
- Act as a key stakeholder in manufacturing strategies and supplier management.
- Work tightly with our project execution teams as well as Sourcing team to ensure on time delivery from production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business targets and priorities.
- Occasional domestic and international travel to suppliers and Cytiva offices.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team, leveraging continuous improvement tools and methods.
Who you are:
- B.Sc or M.Sc. degree within relevant technical field.
- Several years experience from production within biopharma industry, incl manufacturing preparation, sourcing and/or manufacturing planning.
- Proven leadership and people management skills with experience from line management or project management roles.
- Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement initiatives with an ability to apply data to define actions and support decisions.
- Proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and oral, is a requirement.
The ideal candidate should be a skilled coordinator capable of managing delegation and follow-up across multiple parallel activities. They must possess excellent communication skills, enabling them to build trust and engage professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. This role also demands a strong understanding of production within the biopharma industry, paired with outstanding leadership and communication abilities.
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.
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