Senior Indirect Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager

Senior Indirect Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager

Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist (Navigator) 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 (TCO) 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 the 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, provide corrective actions if needed, and report out to Management
• 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 with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the entire value chain
• As part of a global team, search and share best practices and enroll Danfoss standards proactively

Background & Skills :

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 :

Salary range $100-150k.

Danfoss engineers solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. 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.