Global Device Filtration Operations Director

Danaher Corporation; Gittisham; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Director for Device Plants to lead five device manufacturing sites across the UK, Germany, Puerto Rico, and beyond. You will set the operating model, drive SQDIP performance, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure end-to-end filtration supply and continuous improvement.

You will oversee long-range manufacturing strategies, standardize processes, and build a high-performing, inclusive leadership team while navigating global

Qualifications

• Broad experience leading global, multi-site manufacturing in life sciences or regulated industries.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across a matrixed organization.
• Proven track record of lean/DBS and transformation initiatives.
• Ability to travel up to 60% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic direction of five device manufacturing sites across the United Kingdom, Germany, Puerto Rico, and other locations.
• Establish a unified operating model, driving consistency, maturity, and performance discipline across all locations and lead business reviews.
• Own SQDIP results and drive improvements in throughput, capacity, OTD, yield, productivity, scrap, and inventory turns using DBS tools.
• Collaborate with the membrane leader to align production planning, inventory strategies, and supply-chain continuity.
• Develop and execute long-range manufacturing strategies including footprint optimization, automation, and investment sequencing.
• Lead DBS processes across the network and build DBS capability in site leadership teams.
• Develop a strong device leadership team and oversee workforce development and succession planning.
• Travel up to 60% to manage global sites and partner with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global manufacturing

Change management

Lean/DBS

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

DBS tools

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Director for Device Plants to lead five device manufacturing sites across the UK, Germany, Puerto Rico, and beyond. You will set the operating model, drive SQDIP performance, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure end-to-end filtration supply and continuous improvement.

You will oversee long-range manufacturing strategies, standardize processes, and build a high-performing, inclusive leadership team while navigating global