Production Supervisor (Night Shift) - Belts

Cytiva; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Belts Production Shift Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations on-site, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM. You will drive safety, quality and productivity while developing associates and implementing DBS tools for continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing leadership, a lean mindset, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills to sustain performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing/production leadership experience.
• Experience coaching hourly associates in a production environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage performance with safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity metrics.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity targets.
• Supervise, coach and develop associates with direction, training and feedback.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement and ensure adherence to policies.
• Drive operational excellence using DBS tools, 5S, Daily Management and problem solving.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Monitor production performance, analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership of hourly associates

5S / Daily Management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

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.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Belts Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within the assigned value stream to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity goals. This role develops and supports associates, ensures compliance with quality and operational standards, and drives continuous improvement through the application of DBS tools and problem-solving methodologies. This position reports to the Senior Value Stream Manager for the Belts department and is located in Pensacola, FL as an on-site role following a Pittman schedule and expected work hours are 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM.

What You Will Do

• Lead and support the daily operations of the value stream to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity targets.
• Supervise, coach, and develop associates by providing direction, training, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive operational excellence through the application of DBS tools and methodologies, including 5S, Daily Management, and structured problem solving.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Monitor production performance, analyze key metrics, and implement actions to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements, product traceability standards, and regulatory expectations.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, operations, or production leadership experience.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing hourly associates in a production environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen, or similar).
• Ability to manage production performance through key metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity/Cost.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions.
• Ability to meet physical and travel requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs., using required PPE, accessing equipment up to 6 feet high, and traveling up to 10% as needed.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – Up to 10% as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50b, using required PPE including respirator and accessing equipment up to 6 feet high

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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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