Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist

Job Description

Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) is looking for a Cost Down Consultant to drive impactful cost-reduction initiatives across our European manufacturing sites. With a focus on optimizing Indirect Costs (MRO, Transport & Logistics, Packaging, Energy & Utilities), you will lead value-driven consulting projects that reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and enhance our contribution margins.

 

As part of our global organization with over 61 factories worldwide, you will be responsible for consulting on and leading targeted projects of up to six months duration. The role requires flexibility to travel approximately 60% of the time across the region. When not on-site, you’ll have the freedom to work from home or from one of our offices.

Job Responsibilities

As a Cost Down Consultant, you will work closely with site teams, procurement, logistics, and other support functions, as well as external suppliers, to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and change agent, fostering a performance-driven mindset within the organization.

 

• Lead consulting engagements focused on identifying and implementing indirect cost optimization opportunities

• Collaborate with site stakeholders to define project scope, analyze data, and build cross-functional teams

• Prepare business cases and tactical implementation plans (TIP) to support decision-making

• Drive Performance Management (PMS) to track progress, resolve roadblocks, and ensure delivery on targets

• Report project outcomes to senior management and support knowledge sharing across sites

• Promote a culture of sustainable cost focus and continuous improvement across the European region

Background & Skills

You bring a strategic consulting mindset with hands-on implementation skills. You are commercially savvy, data-driven, and thrive in multicultural, performance-oriented environments. You are passionate about cost optimization and bring the credibility to influence across functions.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Continuous Improvement within manufacturing or a consulting environment

• Demonstrated success in cost-down or efficiency improvement projects

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics

• Strong project leadership and change management skills

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Personal Traits:

• Results-driven team player with a collaborative spirit

• Lean and improvement-oriented mindset

• Structured, analytical, and fact-based decision maker

• Excellent communicator and consensus builder

• Culturally intelligent and thrives in international environments

 

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Bjørn Jepsen, +45 6012 2680 Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted. 

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
• 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.

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