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Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist - Remote

Requisition ID: 43941

Job Location(s):

Baltimore, MD, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: Remote

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. As part of our growing team, you will be leading 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 postion requiring flexibility and willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time. When not traveling, you will have the flexibility to be working from one of our offices or from home.

In this role, you will work in close collaboration with stakeholders and collegues 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 drive change management initiatives resulting in reduction of the Indirect Cost in our factories.We are a global segment with more than 61 factories all over the world.

Job Responsibilities

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 (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 experince 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

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.

Employee Benefits

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

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

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.

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 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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.

**Nearest Major Market:** Baltimore