What are the responsibilities and job description for the Value Stream Manager position at Danfoss?
Requisition ID:
45238
Job Location(s):
Newbern, TN, US
Employment Type:
Full Time
Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Function:
Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:
On-site
The Impact You'll Make
Imagine yourself as a key leader in our manufacturing operations, driving excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. As a Value Stream Manager at Danfoss, you'll be at the forefront of tactical decision-making, process improvement, and team development, making a tangible impact on our operational performance and our people.
This is your opportunity to foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving change and innovation within your team. Your leadership will be essential in coaching team members to achieve excellence, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Join us and be part of a team that's passionate about manufacturing excellence and committed to creating a world-class operation. Your expertise will help us continue to improve our processes, develop our people, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and coach team members to excel in their roles, providing training, counseling, and performance feedback to foster a high-performing, flexible team.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and other lean activities, to enhance efficiency and optimize processes.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with process and quality standards, developing audit plans to support adherence.
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), taking proactive actions to meet targets and publishing performance results to stakeholders.
- Lead cultural change and promote world-class manufacturing concepts within the organization.
- Manage work schedules for team members and ensure accurate time-keeping records.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience (10 years)
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma) knowledge.
- Knowledge of safety and ergonomic principles and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence decision-making, facilitate groups, and build consensus.
- Results-driven leader with a passion for execution and a commitment to driving continuous improvement.
Ready to make a significant impact on our manufacturing operations and contribute to a culture of excellence? Apply now and join the Danfoss team!
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
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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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.
