Senior Director of Filtration Operations Membrane Plants

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 Senior Director for Membrane Plants leads Cytiva’s global membrane manufacturing network across three US‑based sites. These facilities produce essential upstream membrane materials that directly feed Cytiva’s Device plants and filtration products worldwide. This leader is accountable for driving manufacturing excellence, capacity expansion, compliance, operational stability, and yield improvement across highly technical membrane processes. The role requires a strategic thinker and operational change agent who understands advanced materials, process engineering, quality systems and the unique challenges of membrane production. This position reports to the Vice President - Manufacturing Operations RFM-Filtration and is part of the manufacturing operations team and will be an on-site role. This role sits at the heart of Cytiva’s growth strategy and requires an experienced, global manufacturing executive capable of raising operational maturity across diverse sites, cultures, and product lines.

Lead the membrane operations in Westborough, Hauppauge, and Pensacola, ensuring performance excellence and stability across all plants. Drive production capability in a highly technical, process driven manufacturing environment and align membrane capacity, WIP strategy, and supply continuity to downstream device needs. Own end-to-end membrane manufacturing results including yield, quality, scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost, and service. Lead teams in scaling new membrane technologies, process qualifications, and equipment commissioning. Deploy DBS across membrane sites, driving the use of PSP/DIVE, Daily Management, VPM, and standard work and establish operating rhythm, performance governance, and shared standards across all membrane sites. Lead long‑term planning for membrane technology, capacity expansion, process modernization, automation, and digitalization. Lead and develop a strong, capable membrane leadership team as well as leading workforce development, performance, talent and succession planning leading to a high performance and inclusive culture.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, operations, or similar; advanced degree preferred. Long standing experience in manufacturing leadership with a strong emphasis on technical/process manufacturing using lean principles. Experience leading multisite global operations in life sciences, advanced materials, filtration, diagnostics, or similar regulated industries strongly preferred. Comfort operating in highly technical, regulated environments, using influence, technical credibility, and structured thinking to drive alignment and results. Robust understanding of lean/DBS specifically Quality and Reliability tools, TPM , root cause analysis, and process capability improvement in a machine driven output environment. Must be a