Job Description

We are looking for an Operations Manager – Excellence who will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, process improvements, and performance excellence across business functions. This role ensures alignment with strategic goals, implements best practices, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement to enhance productivity, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. This is a leadership position thereby facilitating the business leaders in driving key strategies and objectives for respective business

Job Responsibilities Develop and implement process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other process excellence methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness. Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to streamline workflows. Collaborate with leadership to align operational strategies with business objectives. Set performance goals and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards. Drive data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics and reporting tools. Monitor and improve operational metrics such as productivity, turnaround time, and cost efficiency. Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence. Work closely with departments such as procurement, supply chain, sales, E-commerce, Technical writing and customer service to ensure seamless execution of business operations. Engage with key stakeholders to identify pain points and opportunities for process improvement. Leverage digital tools, automation, and AI/ML technologies to improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with IT teams to implement ERP, CRM, and other business process management tools. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance operational capabilities. Background & Skills Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. 8 - 10+ years of experience in operations, process excellence, or related fields. Identify potential risks in operational processes and develop mitigation strategies. Conduct audits and assessments to maintain quality and compliance standards. Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies (certification preferred). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Should have exposure in Power BI, SAP, MS office tools, MS Access, Experience in Project Management, agile way of working, Sprint Planning & refinement Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Strong Business Partnering; energetic and should possess excellent communication skills. Disciplined approach to work and “Lead by Example” Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.