Plant Manager Uppsala

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.
Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.
Our chemical production plant in Uppsala manufactures BioProcess resins, LabMedia products, Ready to Process columns, Cell technology products (Cell separation, Cell culture), and BiaCore consumables. This includes functions like Raw material handling, Quality control, Solvent handling and solvent recovery, Waste water treatment and Dextran production, but also Maintenance, System Support, Business Continuity and Process Improvement.
We are looking for a Plant Manager for our Uppsala site leading an organization of 400+ employees reporting to the Uppsala Site Leader. Do you have a passion for manufacturing operations and leadership? Then we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Recognized as a senior leader you will lead a very sophisticated manufacturing operation, regularly influence senior management and develop / implement system-wide strategic business plans for the manufacturing plant. You are responsible for leading plant-manufacturing operations, and meeting all operational defined targets such as quality, cost, delivery and safety.
Other responsibilities include:
Driving manufacturing team towards execution of Business Goals using DBS (Danaher Business System) with tools such as Lean Manufacturing methodology, daily management and PSP.
Ensuring sufficient capacity exists to achieve all customer commitments per the OPSI plan
Driving Product Quality, Lean and e-Manufacturing so that internal business metrics are met
Ensure a safe work environment and follow all existing laws and regulations. using HOP and other EHS related tools
Improving customer metrics such as OTD (On Time Delivery)
Aware of and follow the Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
Maintaining full Quality System Regulation and Current Good Manufacturing Practices requirements



For questions related to this opening, please contact Andreas Johansson, Talent Acquisition Manager (andreas.johansson@cytiva.com).
Who you are
Master or MBA degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or similar
Significant experience working with shown leadership in manufacturing or supply chain management.
Great presentation skills, proven both internally and towards customers
Excellent project management, communication and analytical skills
Creates energy to deliver company goals through creation and comprehensive communication of practical "hands-on" operational plans and strategies
Growth leadership skills demonstrating clear perspective and understand factors impacting our businesses and our suppliers
Energizing others by building a connection with the team through personal involvement & trust & providing feedback & coaching to help develop others
Good level of Swedish language desired, fluency in Swedish preferred
Ability to successfully empower and maintain high moral, employee involvement, safety and teamwork.
Energizing others by building a connection with the team through personal involvement & trust & providing feedback & mentor to help develop others
Understanding customer needs, marketplace dynamics, industry trends, & the competitive landscape in the industry/function & considering the external impact of business activities & decisions on the external environment
Simplifying strategy into specific actions with clear accountability, making decisions with speed & accuracy based on the best available information & communicating priorities clearly & concisely.



Who we are
Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.
Cytiva is a global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to advance and accelerate therapeutics. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients.
Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of life sciences companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world. As part of a greater Life Sciences platform, you’ll redefine what it means to innovate every day. Pioneering the future of science, research, and medicine gives you unlimited opportunities to find the next breakthrough that will best serve scientists and medical professionals in the fight to save lives.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.