Senior Indirect Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager

Senior Indirect Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager

Danfoss Power Solutions is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist to lead projects in the Americas region with a focus on Indirect Cost optimization across the factories. As part of our growing team, you will lead projects to achieve strong contribution margin improvements by reducing the Total Cost of Ownership within Indirect Cost (MRO, Transport & Logistics, Packaging, Energy & Utilities). This position is a remote position requiring flexibility and willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time. 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 driving change management initiatives resulting in reduction of the Indirect Cost in our factories.

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
• Drive Performance Management to ensure timely execution to achieve agreed targets
• Promote a culture of sustainable change and productivity driven mindset within our organization
• Act as a partner to our manufacturing and supply chain leaders to elevate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
• Search and share best practices and enroll Danfoss standards proactively

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Salary range $100-150k.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. 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. 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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39,360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.