Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist - Multi-Site

Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist - Multi-Site

Req

Job Location (Short):
Dallas, TX, USA | Ames, IA, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA | Cleveland, TN, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Des Moines, IA, USA | Detroit, MI, USA | Easley, SC, USA | Indianapolis, IN, USA | Louisville, KY, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Shawnee, OK, USA | Van Wert, OH, USA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:
Remote

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking an innovative and results-driven Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist to join our team as a "Navigator." In this pivotal role, you will lead high-visibility cost optimization projects across our factories in the Americas (primarily the USA and Mexico). You will be the catalyst for change, driving strong margin improvements by revolutionizing our approach to the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for all indirect costs, including MRO, Logistics, Packaging, and Energy.

Visa sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Remote with 60% travel.

In this role, you will work in close collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues within Procurement, Freight Management, Logistics departments etc. as well as Suppliers. You will be working in a multicultural environment with highly competent colleagues, running projects and drive change management initiatives resulting in reduction of the Indirect Cost in our factories. We are a global segment with more than 61 factories all over the world.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Project Lead of cross-functional projects to identify and implement Indirect Cost optimization potentials
• Secure buy-in from stakeholders, analyzing data, scope definition, defining the project team
• Support in preparing business cases and creating tactical implementation plans (TIP)
• Drive Performance Management (PMS) to ensure timely execution to achieve agreed targets, provide corrective actions if needed, and report out to Management
• Promote a culture of sustainable change and productivity driven mindset within our organization
• You will act as a partner to our manufacturing and supply chain leaders to elevate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the entire value chain.
• As part of a global team, you will search and share best practices and enroll Danfoss standards proactively.

Minimum 7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Continuous Improvement in a performance-driven organization or consulting.

Previous manufacturing experince within a large or medium-sized organization.

The successful candidate has a track record of hands-on experience in implementing change management projects resulting in lower cost.

• Strong inspirational stills
• A result-oriented team-player, able to create winning teams
• An improvement driven mindset with lean experience
• Analytical mindset, structured approach, able to make decisions based on facts
• Strong project and change management skills
• An efficient communicator and consensus builder with an open and curious mindset
• Demonstrates cultural intelligence and enjoys working across cultures
• Fluent in English – speaking and writing

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting.

Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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.