Operations Supervisor (2nd Shift)- On-Site

Job Description

This Supervisory position is responsible for leading, facilitating and coordinating the production activities and resources per established practices and/or policies within their job area to ensure the timely delivery of quality parts that meet or exceed customer expectations while keeping safety first. This position establishes and maintains a positive employee relations environment by adherence to Danfoss’s Values, Ethics, and Philosophies. Additionally, the Supervisor clearly communicates expectations and consistently holds self and employees accountable for performance.
 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential Function:
•       You will leverage the Danfoss Business Systems (DBS) values, tools and practices in order to drive performance excellence. In addition, you will partner with Operations Excellence (Lean, Quality, and Safety) to achieve continuous improvement results and foster a continuous improvement culture.
•       You will review safety procedures and ensure safe working conditions to minimize employee risk to injury and drive a zero tolerance safety culture.
•       You will facilitate assembly or component manufacture schedules on your shift by guiding a production team comprised of skilled Leads, Technicians, Machinists and Assemblers. Also, you will ensure accurate inventory levels and keep the transaction accuracy within compliance to accounting principles.
•       You will coordinate Department staffing and overtime levels to achieve productivity and financial results.
•       You will follow Supervisor’s Standard Work process and ensure all reports are following their Standardized Work processes.
•       You will ensure a high level of morale through positive employee relations, and drive for a culture of continuous improvement. Establish/monitor goals, provide performance feedback, establish development plans and provide coaching to direct reports.
•       You will ensure effective communication with other stakeholders and also cross functionally share resources to meet broader plant goals.
 
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

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.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

 

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, 2 years of manufacturing experience and 1-year supervisory experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement Philosophy Environment OR
•       8 years of manufacturing experience and 2 years supervisory experience in a Lean/Continuous Improvement Philosophy Environment.
•       Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering from an accredited institution.
•    Familiarity with machining and CNC equipment.
•    Lean/Six Sigma training or certifications
•    5 years of supervisory experience
•    Previous machinist or assembly experience
•    Project Management experience

 

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.

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,