Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain, Discovery & Medical, Newquay Manufacturing Site, is responsible for the leadership of a team of Supply Chain Planners, Buyers and Warehouse associates at one of our global manufacturing sites. This site predominantly manufactures high-volume medical filtration devices and membranes for the Discovery & Medical portfolio range within Cytiva. This role will optimise end-to-end Supply Chain performance through the availability and value of Raw, WIP and Finished goods materials, purchasing, planning and scheduling manufacturing cells for a high volume, 24/7 operation within a regulated environment. The successful candidate will lead with Danaher Business System (DBS) using structured methods for forecasting, demand & supply planning, Kanban raw material implementation & replenishment, inventory management, and finished goods availability. Specifically, the role will identify, prioritise, characterise and address the most significant Supply Chain performance issues, guided by Danaher’s Core Value Drivers (CVDs), as they apply to the Operations & Supply Chain functions, and usually measured across the dimensions of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity. This person will form part of the Site Leadership team, partnering with peers and functional leaders to support the Site Leader in pursuit of improved operational performance targets.
What you’ll do
* Optimise performance of Supply Chain KPI’s (OTD, Past Due, Inventory, Material Availability, Warehouse performance) for Cytiva products, utilising structured data and expert deployment of Danaher Business System (DBS) to lead change improvement through the wider site Supply Chain Team.
* Maintain and agree Master Plan from S & O monthly process and incorporate live Sales data to create a Firm Master Plan that drives Raw Material Requirements Planning, maintaining Master Planning data for all SKUs in conjunction with the PSI (S & O) Lead.
* Lead the development of relationships, communication channels and performance improvements with key upstream suppliers, downstream supply chain partners and stakeholders.
* Organise and develop the supply chain team to best meet the needs of the business, providing mentoring, coaching and strong leadership to the Supply Chain team.
* Lead Supply Chain initiatives as part of the site leadership team with commitment to the use of DBS tools and techniques, collaborating both with on‑site peers and Cytiva central enabling functions.
* Ensure the daily operation of warehouse facilities is efficiently led, maintaining effective product flow in & out of the manufacturing plant, optimising working capital through the use of DBS.
* Ensure optimised & efficient flow of FG materials through downstream sterilisation, intermediate holding/release and distribution to the regional distribution centre.
* Lead excellent communication and teamwork between Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure successful execution and attainment to plan for our customers.
* Act with urgency and lead teams in effectively problem solving to resolve supply risks linked to raw material, manufacturing execution and FG distribution supply.
Who you are
* Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Science-based discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Seven years of progressive Operations or Supply Chain leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally in Life Sciences or a similar regulated industry.
* Solid problem‑solving skills – ability to resolve complex problems, communicate issues and propose solutions to both external customers and internal team members.
* High-level analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills – ability to communicate and present ideas in a way that produces understanding and impact, building effective problem solving and ongoing relationships amongst peers and leaders.
* Ability to operate effectively in a multi-tasking, dynamic environment while maintaining a forward-thinking and customer‑first attitude.
* Ability to energise, develop and build rapport, collaborate and influence at all levels within an organisation.
* Inspirational leader with optimism, approachability and humility.
* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, if required.
* Experience in a senior Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing or Supply role within a regulated environment (e.g. Medical) with significant people management responsibility.
* Experience in a face‑paced, global manufacturing environment, serving complex supply chain needs.
* Experience using Continuous Improvement programmes (Process Excellence, 6‑Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, etc.) to improve Supply Chain performance.
* Experience with computer systems including MRP, SAP and Oracle.
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