Director of Operations

10 hours ago

Kolkata, West Bengal, India Lifelancer Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Job Title: Director of Operations (Manufacturing)

Job Location: Kolkata Metropolitan Area, West Bengal

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level:

Bring more to life.

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

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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 clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Director of Operations is responsible for provide strategic direction and collaborates closely with the Beckman Coulter-Dx leadership team to develop manufacturing strategies specifically for India, ensuring alignment with broader corporate goals. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations and is part of operations located in India and will be fully remote.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Direct and develop operations for Beckman Coulter Dx India, ensuring cost-effectiveness, financial prudence, high quality and safety results.
  • Develop long-term operational strategies in collaboration with senior management to optimize workflows and enhance productivity and performance.
  • Devise strategies to maximize output and minimize costs across Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Facilities, EHS, and DBS

The essential requirements of the job include:

Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 18 years of experience
  • Master's degree with at least 14 years of experience or Doctoral degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience

Operational Expertise:
  • Extensive experience in an operations environment, including manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, logistics, or distribution.

Leading Critical Initiatives:
  • Proven leadership experience in managing large, complex projects and teams.

Contract Acumen:
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and a deep understanding of contractual requirements.

Navigation of Matrix Organization:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and influence within a matrix organizational structure.

Process Improvement Skills:
  • Lean/Six Sigma proficiency, with certification.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and a track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
  • Ability to travel 50% of the time

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • Building Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships both internally and externally, effectively liaising with contract manufacturing teams.
  • Innovation and Problem-Solving: Foster a collaborative, innovative problem-solving environment, demonstrating excellence in execution.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

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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At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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