Danfoss
Senior Indirect Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager
Danfoss, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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Job Description Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) is looking for Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist (Navigator) to lead projects in the Americas region (mainly USA and Mexico) with focus on Indirect Cost optimization across the factories. 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 and 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.
Job Responsibilities
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
Background & Skills
Minimum 7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Continuous Improvement in a performance‑driven organization or consulting
Previous manufacturing experience 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
Employee Benefits
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
Salary range $100‑150k.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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Job Description Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) is looking for Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist (Navigator) to lead projects in the Americas region (mainly USA and Mexico) with focus on Indirect Cost optimization across the factories. 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 and 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.
Job Responsibilities
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
Background & Skills
Minimum 7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Continuous Improvement in a performance‑driven organization or consulting
Previous manufacturing experience 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
Employee Benefits
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
Salary range $100‑150k.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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