Sr Manager, Projects- Supply Chain Productivity

Cytiva; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking a Sr Manager, Projects – Supply Chain Productivity in the UK to lead continuous improvement across Warehouse & Logistics, aligning with DBS tools and policy deployment. The role emphasizes data‑driven analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, and cost optimization while traveling 25–50% globally.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations or DBS, a Bachelor’s degree, and a track record of holistically assessing metrics to deliver sustained results.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in quality, delivery and cost tied to Policy Deployment and Daily Management.
• Create and manage a kaizen funnel to enable prioritized events.
• Facilitate continuous‑improvement initiatives that comply with the kaizen process from idea to results.
• Partner with manufacturing sites and distribution to identify and execute on process improvement.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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.