Continuous Improvement Project Lead - Navigator (Remote)

Danfoss Business System (DBS) was founded in 2003 and is a world-class improvement organization with one overall purpose

• To ensure that Danfoss has a best-in-class performance. Today the organization consists of more than 140 highly qualified specialists split into more than 20 nationalities, who all can challenge and support the businesses as well as develop the practices and solutions needed to take Danfoss to the next level. DBS is part of the Danfoss DNA.

Danfoss Business System (DBS) is looking for Transformation Project Leads (Navigator) to lead projects in the Americas region with a focus on Indirect cost optimization across Danfoss factories. You will be leading projects of up to 6 months duration, to achieve strong contribution margin improvements by optimizing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within Indirect Cost with a direct effect to the Factory Performance.
In this role, you will be operating in a truly multicultural environment with highly competent colleagues from all over the world. We are a global organization with more than 120 factories all over the world and it is important that you have the flexibility and willingness to travel approx. 60% of the time and to work in all our factories within your region. When not traveling, you will have the flexibility to be working from one of our offices or from home.
Job Responsibilities
You will act as a trusted and valued partner to manufacturing and supply chain leaders to ensure optimization within indirect cost, motivation, and cash flow, along the entire value chain.
Your main responsibilities include

• Drive Performance Management (PMS) to follow up on activities, provide corrective actions if needed, challenge to reach stretch targets and report to Management
• Lead cross-functional projects to identify and implement Indirect Cost optimization potentials. This includes securing buy-in from relevant stakeholders, defining scope, analyzing data, agreeing on a target, and establishing the right project team
• As part of a global network, you will search and share best practices proactively
• In your capacity as Project Leader, you will co-develop a road map, ensure timely execution to achieve agreed targets, but also be ready to actively participate in preparing business cases, implementation plans, etc. to secure implementation according to plan
• You will support with identifying improvement potentials within indirect cost areas like MRO, Energy, Logistics, Packaging, etc.

We offer you…

• An existing position in an international environment and a global company, who is a market leader with the power to invest in the future
• A future where Danfoss will continue to increase investment in core areas, as well as digitalization and electrification, aiming to maintain or build No. 1 positions globally with high visibility, where you will be able to utilize your current experience working with deeply committed and motivated colleagues
• This a unique opportunity to further develop and advance in your career
• In DBS, we are a non-hierarchical organization and never far from ideas to action

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.
To be successful in this position, you have around 7 years of background in the supply chain, procurement, or engineering from a performance-driven large or medium-sized organization or Consulting business. Ideally, you will be exposed to lean and the various methods and tools. The successful candidate has a track record of hands-on experience in implementing change management projects, the ability to demonstrate a team player mindset and act as an inspirational leader with both commercial and technical credibility. You are excellent at building rapport and confidence in peers and management, committed to diversity of thoughts, and inclusion, and bring an international mindset. You will exhibit a personal blend of holistic process understanding, the mindset of continuous improvement, and execution success.
In addition, we are looking for the following competencies and values

• Can-do attitude with a high drive for delivering results based on stretch targets
• Strong project management skills
• Fluent in English – speaking and writing
• Exhibits a unique blend of functional excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit with an interest in strategic subjects
• Demonstrates cultural intelligence and enjoys working across cultures with a collaborative nature
• An efficient communicator and consensus builder with an open and curious mindset, able to create winning teams
• Self-driven with an analytical mindset and structured approach, able to make decisions based on facts
• Trustworthy partner and act as a role model
• Navigates well in a large and complex matrix organization

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

• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Referral Program
• Bonus system
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• Possibility to work remotely
• State-of-the-art virtual work environment
• Personal insurance

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.