Value Stream Leader

Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Pall Corporation, 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.

As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The position is part of the Manufacturing Operations team and will be based on-site in Pune, reporting to the Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own the daily, weekly and monthly production output of the assigned value stream.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics (OEE, yield, cycle time, downtime) to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Lead associates on production lines – performance reviews, skill development and fostering a culture of accountability, safety & continuous improvement.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or safety.
• Apply Lean principles (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management, etc.) to eliminate waste and improve flow. Drive problem-solving culture using tools like PDCA, A3, and root cause analysis.
• Identify and lead improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality and safety (zero incident culture).
• Work with digital teams to implement smart manufacturing tools (MES, IoT, ML, AI, dashboards etc).
• Participate in S&OP meetings and contribute to capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Act as the voice of the value stream in cross-functional forums.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Production/Industrial or related).
• 7-9 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, preferably in a VSL or production line leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concept and tools.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives, including AI adoption in manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in line transfer projects, will be preferred.
• Willingness to work in shifts

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Exposure to Industry Smart Manufacturing.
• Experience in managing multi-line operations or transitioning to new product lines.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• This position requires international travel to other plant locations for strategic meetings, DBS learning sessions, and operational alignment.
• Estimated travel time is approximately 30%.
• Having a valid U.S. visa is preferred.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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