Operations Manager at Danaher Corporation

Maharashtra, India

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Filtration, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical / Production Engineering or related field) with 12-14 yrs of relevant experience, with 7-8 yrs of managing medium size teams in Manufacturing
  • M.Tech/M.S/MBA will be preferred
  • 10 years of experience in Manufacturing and Operations, preferably in filtration or precision engineering domains
  • Proven success in leading greenfield or brownfield manufacturing setups. Experience in line transfer projects will be preferred
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in regulatory compliance, process validation and commercial production launch
  • Willingness to travel: 20-30% including International Travel

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end execution of a new manufacturing site, from infrastructure planning to operational readiness
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely setup of production lines, utilities, and support systems
  • Team Management: Hiring, Onboarding, Talent Management, Employee Engagement in collaboration with HR
  • Champion Lean Management tools and methodologies (Kaizen, PSP, VPM, Daily Management, etc.) to build a lean, agile, and high-performance manufacturing culture
  • Drive standard work, visual management, and problem-solving practices across all levels
  • Implement robust quality systems and ensure compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements
  • Manage daily operations, production planning, and resource allocation to meet customer demand and quality expectations
  • Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Skills

Lean Management
Kaizen
PSP
VPM
Daily Management
Team Management
Talent Management
Employee Engagement
Manufacturing Operations
Production Lines Setup
Infrastructure Planning

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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