DBS Regional Continuous Improvement Expert Job Tallahassee Florida USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Tallahassee

DBS Regional Continuous Improvement Expert

Req

Job Location (Short):
Tallahassee, FL, USA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:
Group Functions CFO

Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:
On-site

The Impact You'll Make

As our DBS Regional CI Expert
, you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting sustainable growth across our regional manufacturing sites by championing the Danfoss Business System (DBS). At Danfoss, we believe that learning, personal growth, well‑being, and inclusion are the foundation of our success. In this role, you will find an environment that empowers your development while you help us build a more efficient tomorrow.

Your impact? You will directly influence our bottom line and team culture by leading cost reduction initiatives, optimizing productivity, and elevating our safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory standards through the DBS framework.

You’ll collaborate closely with local plant teams, operations management, and cross‑functional leaders, taking ownership of our regional Lean strategy to help us move toward a more efficient and sustainable future.

What You’ll Be Doing

Work under the guidance of the Factory Productivity Leader to lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives & continuous improvement projects across the region to successfully deliver cost reductions and enhance productivity.
Support regional operational teams across manufacturing facilities by troubleshooting process bottlenecks and implementing hands‑on improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align operational management practices and DBS standards with regional business goals.
Use your skills in SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Office to analyze operational data, track KPIs, and turn insights into actionable shop‑floor improvements.
Continuously learn and share knowledge to coach and mentor local team members, enhancing how we operate and innovate on the manufacturing floor.

What We're Looking For

10+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement and operational leadership (Production or Operations Management) with a proven track record of delivering results.
Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing and a strong “hands‑on” approach;
Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred in addition to formal training and certification in Lean Manufacturing.
Shainin or other advanced problem‑solving methodologies will stand the candidate apart.
Ability to work well across cultures and locations, with a willingness to spend significant time on the shop floor and flexibility to travel to regional sites for up to 3 weeks a month
.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with factory teams and regional leadership.
A mindset of continuous improvement and collaboration, focusing on practical, floor‑level problem‑solving alongside our factory teams.

What You’ll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.

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