Continuous Improvement Manager - Change Agent

Job Description

 

Now is a great time to join the Danfoss Team as our facility in Forest City is seeking an experienced Change Agent. The Change Agent will be responsible for managing the Lean manufacturing initiatives in our Forest City, NC facility. This person will be required to identify, coordinate, lead and implement process improvements to achieve a 10% year-on-year productivity improvement.

Job Responsibilities

 

• Lead, manage and develop the local lean manufacturing initiative.
• Actively lead the development of the local site lean manufacturing strategy, lean culture and provide leadership.
• Ensure cooperation and compliance with corporate lean initiative and divisional guidelines and standards.
• Provide input, distribute and follow-up on lean manufacturing targets.
• Closely monitor the KPI’s and ensure corrective actions on deviations to the plan Lead the roll-out of lean activities/programs.
• Work with employees to achieve productivity improvements that support the operating budget/targets.
• Work with Value Stream Managers to develop rolling Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP) that include improvement targets that meet or exceed Danfoss Power Solution’ targets.
• Work with the organization to ensure lean concepts and tools are used in daily work.
• Continue to develop personal skill set in the application of lean tools and the overall competencies in Danfoss.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Background & Skills

 

Required (basic) qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, technology or industrial engineering, or Operations Management
• 3 years’ experience working in an extensive lean manufacturing program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Results oriented with track record of delivering bottom-line improvements.
• Team leadership and development skills

 

Preferred qualifications

• Black Belt or Green Belt Certified preferred.

• Experience in MRP II Systems, SAP preferred.

 

Job Criteria

• Good working knowledge and experience with basic manufacturing tools such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Problem solving/decision making, labor balancing and performance excellence programs.
• Strong leadership skills for the ability to establish, communicate and execute a guiding vision of operation objectives. 

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• 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.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.