Johanna Magnusson
Uppsala
Summary
Goal-oriented engaged leader with a strong background in the lifescience industry. With strong leadership skills and unwavering focus on teamwork consistently yield successful outcomes in complex projects and challenging scenarios, always with a customer-centric mindset.
Continuously seek to enhance and streamline work processes with experience from leading operational businesses in small and large global companies.
Long experience with product development, regular production setup, tech transfer, end-to-end global supply chain, production, and quality assurance processes. From constructing new facilities to driving productivity initiatives and ensuring QA compliance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Innovation management
- Strategic Planning
- LEAN production
- Productivity and budget management
Work History
Global Operations Director and Site Leader
Cavidi AB
Uppsala
06.2020 - Current
- Led site and managed all operational activities in a small biotech company encompassing R&D, supply chain, and QA.
- Successfully introduced groundbreaking technology into academic, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic sectors through product development and launch.
- Implemented and achieved ISO 9001 certification for the company.
Senior Manager Production,
GE Healthcare
Uppsala
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Headed strategic program in Chemical manufacturing, overseeing the establishment and leadership of new production teams and platforms.
- Managed strategic product development, insourced critical raw materials, and supervised the start-up of a new plant with a new team. Generated revenue of 20MUSD.
- Contributed to the establishment and improvement of operations at a newly established chemical manufacturing facility in Stevenage, UK. Assisted with the implementation of new processes, ERP, QMS, and EHS requirements.
Manufacturing Program Leader
GE Healtcare
Uppsala
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Took charge of key program in Chemical manufacturing focusing on insourcing strategies, large-scale CAPEX ventures (+20M$), and productivity improvement endeavors. Directly responsible for managing R&D initiatives, sourcing undertakings, investments along with Global Supply Chain projects.
- Directed the establishment of an advanced protein production site, encompassing all stages from initial design to final implementation within a 32MUSD investment.
- Led the management of a pre-project involving a 40MUSD investment with a global customer, handling both technical and financial responsibilities
- Led a productivity project resulting in a 10MUSD capacity increase without significant investment.
Manager Process Improvements
GE Healthcare
Uppsala
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed New Product Introduction projects as a portfolio manager within the Chemical manufacturing.
- Spearheaded large scale manufacturing initiatives, managing process development and productivity & quality projects. Oversaw a team of 4 project leaders and 16 process engineers.
- Supported the development of a global process for NPI projects in GE Healthcare, overseeing supply chain coordination
Production Director, Large Scale Manufacturing
GE Healthcare
Uppsala
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Led and supervised four section managers, ensuring efficient operations across ten diverse production lines including a Pilot Plant, solvent recovery, and wastewater treatment. Oversaw a workforce of 65 individuals.
- Oversaw financial operations for a 20MUSD revenue generating organisation
- Implementing LEAN production in the organisation
Manager Sephadex and Cytodex Manufacturing
GE Healthcare
Uppsala
03.2008 - 02.2012
- Managed a team of 15 operators and development engineers in manufacturing dry chromatography media and cell culture media for biopharmaceutical producers.
- Upgraded a production line, resulting in a productivity increase of 5MUSD.
- Deployed Lean manufacturing techniques as the pilot line for increased operational efficiency at the site
Project Manager Chemical Production
GE Healthcare
Uppsala
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Took on leadership role in a NPI project, managing the construction of a new cleanroom, setting up a production line, and successfully bringing new products to market.
- Led a large-scale project to address quality issues in manufacturing
- Led implementation of new supplier for critical raw material
Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Assurance
GE Healthcare
Uppsala
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Led projects to enhance product and process quality, as well as streamline the ITO process.
- Took on process leadership role for large internal audits in the process and production control area
- Contributed to the team responsible for educating Six Sigma within the site
Section Manager QA
GE Healtcare
Uppsala
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Managed a team of nine as temporary section manager for product release in the QA department at Chemical Production in Uppsala.
QA Professional
Amersham Biosciences
Uppsala
10.2001 - 09.2005
- Quality responsible for some products produced in Uppsala and lead cross-functional improvement projects.
- Led multiple quality projects within the QA department.
- Collaborated as a lead auditor for ISO 9001 at the site.
Process Engineer
Pharmacia Biotech
Uppsala
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Worked on new product development projects, new process technology projects, and small process-related projects.
- Managed the process responsibility for the production of Sephadex family and Sepharose ion exchangers in Uppsala.
Development Engineer
Holmen Paper AB
Hallstavik
01.1998 - 08.1999
- Contributed to the improvement and development of bleaching processes as a process and production engineer.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
01-1998
High School Diploma -
06-1993
Languages
Swedish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
- Ski instructor
- Exercise-loving Cross Fit practitioner
Certification
- Six Sigma Blackbelt
Timeline
Global Operations Director and Site Leader - Cavidi AB
06.2020 - Current
Senior Manager Production, - GE Healthcare
02.2018 - 05.2020
Manufacturing Program Leader - GE Healtcare
02.2017 - 08.2018
Manager Process Improvements - GE Healthcare
02.2015 - 02.2017
Production Director, Large Scale Manufacturing - GE Healthcare
02.2012 - 02.2015
Manager Sephadex and Cytodex Manufacturing - GE Healthcare
03.2008 - 02.2012
Project Manager Chemical Production - GE Healthcare
01.2007 - 03.2008
Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Assurance - GE Healthcare
09.2006 - 02.2007
Section Manager QA - GE Healtcare
10.2005 - 09.2006
QA Professional - Amersham Biosciences
10.2001 - 09.2005
Process Engineer - Pharmacia Biotech
09.1999 - 09.2001
Development Engineer - Holmen Paper AB
01.1998 - 08.1999
Umeå University - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Sigtuna Skolan Humanistiska Läroverket - High School Diploma,
Professional Training & Courses
Board Member certification, Styrelseakademin
GMP for GE Senior Managers
Discovery program, leadership program for senior managers GE Healthcare
Advanced Manager program, GE
Finance for production leaders, GE
New Leader program, GE
CAP, Change Acceleration Process, GE
LEAN production, GE
Six Sigma blackbelt, GE
Lead Auditor ISO 9001, GE Healthcare
Project managment
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