Job Description

Danfoss is looking for a Senior Operations Manager with operational leadership for the manufacturing site in Apodaca, NL, who will manage the operation for Condensing Units and Tandem compressor production. In alignment with global functions, you will be responsible for the management of the operation including setup and maintenance of production lines, staffing of blue collar in accordance with the demand and driving the continuous improved in productivity and capacity towards achieving World Class Manufacturing value chain. With the applied lean principles, the factory should be a show case for our customers.

Job Responsibilities

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

• To ensure manufacturing and maintenance processes' set-up that assure zero unsafe conditions. Frequent dialogues with local management teams to acquire a safe culture
• To support Line of Business agenda by ensuring optimal operational footprint and cost base as well as by delivering upon agreed performance and delivery objectives.
• Driving operational footprint as well as Capex projects to meet Line of Business current and future prospects. Cooperate with Global Manufacturing Technology on manufacturing processes standardization across sites as well as on innovation leads in manufacturing technology.
• To ensure a continuous improvement culture following DPP guidelines to develop further productivity and equipment efficiency
• Alignment with applicable HR and Union functions
• Manage organizational objectives and KPI's to measure and track operational quality, costs, productivity and delivery performance
• Developing and deploying an operations learning and training system within the operations to secure best practice and highest quality standards
• Creating and maintaining an open communication and knowledge sharing within group of responsibility, peer organization and global organizations
• Significantly improve productivity throughout the value stream, driving 5S principals and eliminate wastes and non-core costs
• Control over headcount, line staffing requirements and related operational costs reductions.
• Plan, justify, procure, and measure results of operational investments. Support product implementation, maintaining tight control over departmental budgets per plan
• Overall quality improvement yearly as established at budgeting: Simplify and document processes, Implement RCPS tools and audit tools
• Manage the supplier base in regards of delivery, costs and maintain and drive cost down activities across the value stream

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.

• Bachelor degree in engineering or comparable degree/experience required
• Exemplary leader 5-7 years as a senior manufacturing supervisor or manager in an industrial environment with a group of 20+ people
• Experience in Machining, (Torch) Brazing, mechanical assemblies and leak, pressure, and basic electrical testing
• Proven organization change/transformation management and required development of personnel and related processes and tools
• Application of Lean manufacturing principals and continuous improvement processes
• Successful development in multi-cultural and multi-level organization while managing multiple stakeholders
• Capable of reaching consensus, and making decisions
• Outstanding communicator and listener
• Excellent fluency in English
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization

Danfoss - We Engineer a Better Future

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.

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.

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.

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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.