Job Description

Danfoss Business System (DBS) seeks dynamic Continuous Improvement Project Leads to spearhead initiatives that significantly reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across Danfoss locations.

 

As a vital part of the DBS More for Less (M4L) team, you will manage projects lasting up to six months, aiming to enhance contribution margins by optimizing Other Factory Costs, including MRO, Transport & Logistics, Packaging, and Energy & Utilities. This includes eliminating non-value added or duplicated efforts, waste and other related losses.

 

In addition to project leadership, you'll act as a Train-the-Trainer, implementing M4L capability building at local sites. You will train and empower local M4L Champions, enabling them to independently drive indirect cost reduction projects, with ongoing support and coaching from DBS.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work in a multicultural environment alongside skilled colleagues, collaborating closely with factory stakeholders and Danfoss support functions.

 

As a global company with over 100 factories worldwide, this position requires flexibility and a willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time, working across all sites within your region. When not traveling, you may work from one of our offices or from home.

Job Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be to support and empower local teams in identifying cost-reduction opportunities at our sites. You will lead initiatives for implementation, working closely with designated support functions. Additionally, you will contribute to the ongoing development of More for Less tools and processes, enhancing their effectiveness and reach.
 

Your key responsibilities will encompass:

Coaching, facilitating and leading cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities for reducing Other Factory Costs. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure engagement, creating data transparency, defining project scope, assembling project teams, and facilitating Idea Generation Workshops. Assisting in the preparation of business cases and Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP), along with other project-specific tools and steps, to drive initiatives to successful implementation. Managing Performance Management Systems (PMS) to ensure timely execution and achievement of agreed goals, providing corrective actions when necessary, and reporting outcomes to management. Leading the deployment of M4L capability building at your designated sites. Fostering a culture of sustainable change and promoting a productivity-driven mindset throughout the organization.

As a trusted partner and DBS Ambassador, you will collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders to cultivate a high-performance mindset and drive continuous improvement, specifically targeting Other Factory Costs across the entire value chain. Within DBS, you will be part of a global network, contributing to the development and maintenance of a resource library dedicated to M4L best practices.
 

We offer an exciting position within a fast paced and international environment, characterized by high visibility, where you can leverage your existing experience while collaborating with deeply committed and motivated colleagues. At DBS, we embrace a non-hierarchical structure that swiftly translates ideas into action. This role provides you with ample opportunities for learning and development, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally.

Background & Skills

To be considered for this position, you should have at least ten years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Continuous Improvement within a performance-driven organization. Your background should be rooted in a manufacturing environment of a large or medium-sized company.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of hands-on experience in executing change management projects that successfully reduce Other Factory Costs. You should possess both commercial and technical expertise and serve as an inspirational leader. Additionally, you excel at building rapport and installing confidence among peers and management.

Additionally, we seek candidates with the following competencies and values:

In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics. Experience in continuous improvement and lean methodologies. Strong skills in project and change management. Experience with the Train-the-Trainer concept. An analytical mindset, structured approach, high drive, and ability to make fact-based decisions. An efficient communicator and consensus builder with an open and curious mindset. Cultural intelligence and a passion for working across diverse cultures. A result-oriented team-player. Fluent in English – speaking and writing.
 

By joining the Danfoss Business System (DBS), you become part of a highly successful organization. For over 20 years, DBS has been at the forefront of guiding our operations to continuously enhance performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. We pride ourselves on being a non-hierarchical organization that swiftly transforms ideas into action. Currently, DBS comprises over 70 highly qualified specialists from all over the world who challenge and support the business while developing the practices and solutions necessary to elevate Danfoss to new heights. DBS is integral to the Danfoss DNA.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Jens Moustgaard, Senior Director, Head of DBS Factory Performance – Indirect Cost at +45 2367 6348. For more general enquiries about working at Danfoss or the recruitment process, please contact Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Kathrine Boysen at +45 2684 5770.

Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications if the job is posted. The job ad will be closed once we have found the right candidates.

Employee Benefits

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

Bonus system Paid vacation Flexible working hours Possibility to work remotely Pension plan Personal insurance Communication package Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment

 

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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.