Custom Upstream Consumables Manager

Bring more to life at Cytiva, a Danaher operating company. Our work saves lives, and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters, and you’ll help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life. At Cytiva, you’ll work on challenges that transform human health, supporting customers in biological research, vaccine development, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

About the role

The Custom Upstream Consumables Manager leads the timely execution of custom upstream consumables deliverables, focusing on on-time delivery of technical drawings and commercial quotations. Based in Duncan, SC, this role partners with Custom Engineering, Sales, Product Management, and Manufacturing to translate customer requirements into accurate, competitive, and punctual solutions. This position requires strong project management discipline, technical understanding of custom consumables, and the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams. The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Upstream Custom ITO and is an on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Custom Engineers on key initiatives and projects, driving accountability to meet goals, managing performance, and fostering career growth.
• Support commercial activities as the champion and escalation point for single-use consumable designs and quotes.
• Ensure on-time submission of drawings and quotes, meeting or exceeding internal SLAs and customer commitments.
• Leverage Danaher Business Systems to improve operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and track KPIs related to turnaround time, quality, and adherence to commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement in quote and drawing cycle time, accuracy, and standardization.
• Monitor workload, capacity, and resource allocation to ensure responsiveness and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering, sales, or operations roles.
• At least 2 years of experience as a team lead or in an alternate leadership function.
• Familiarity with digital systems: Magic, Sales Force, Windchill, Solidworks, etc.
• Project management skills with the ability to set objectives, manage timelines, and track deliverables.
• Excellent written, presentation, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qlik and Oracle systems.
• Prior experience in stakeholder management.

Benefits

Cytiva offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility.

For more details, visit Danaher Benefits Info.