Production Group Lead (SVLM) 1st Shift, Mon - Fri, 6:00am - 2:30pm

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 Group Lead is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day work in the assigned area is completed. They may provide input or recommendations to supervisory personnel on associate performance and discipline. They are responsible for execution of the daily, weekly and monthly forecasted production priorities required to meet output quotas and group performance goals.  

This position is part of the SVLM Department in Logan, Utah and will be on-site. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you’ll do

• Motivate and lead a shift of associates to achieve safety, quality, production, and performance goals, Drive continuous improvement by using day-to-day problem-solving tools and root cause analysis to eliminate reoccurring issues, Assist in implementation of process improvements to increase quality and productivity levels, Review and approve safety, quality and production records throughout shift, Monitor, report and investigate defects, Ensure completion of daily visual management and communications to team, and Confirm equipment is in good working order.
• Read work procedures and schematics, and provides instruction to others when required, Manage and conduct associate training and cross-training, Write/Update Standard Work, Job Breakdown sheets, other process documents, Conduct 5S, standard work and safety audits, Audit that required tools are available and in good working order and escalate if additional action is required, Monitor the daily production flow and adjust workloads and resources appropriately, Ensure all necessary components are present to complete production, and Monitor and escalate QA/RA and EHS procedures and policies as required. 
• Ensure manufacturing documentation used during the production process is of the correct and most current revision, Check and review of final product paperwork for completion and accuracy, Other duties as assigned, and may be asked to be included in quality activities, training sessions, and employee activity teams, Participates in quality control inspections when required, and Comply with EHS regulations and policies. 

Quality Specific Goals

• Aware of and comply with the Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position, Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines, Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required, Knowledge and understanding of production process, work instructions, documentation configuration control, non-conforming and rework documentation requirements and operates within them to ensure that the product conforms to its specification, and Ensures the creation of accurate, complete and timely records Aware of and comply with Stop Order, Concessions, ESD, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Material Identification & Segregation, and Good Documentation Practices, as associated with this job type/position. 

Who you are

• High school diploma or local equivalent
• 1 year of related manufacturing experience
• Ability to communicate, receive and understand instructions regarding duties to be performed. Ability to provide instructions regarding policies and procedures

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 3 years of related manufacturing experience. Associates degree in chemistry, biology or related field
• Experience in LM/Serum/DPM production; Prior leadership experience
• Prior experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment. Experience in GMP work environment

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.