Senior Indirect Cost & Continuous Improvement Manager
Danfoss
Lead indirect cost optimization projects across factories in the Americas.
23 days ago ago
$100,000 - $150,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fresno, CA
Remote
Company Size
41,928 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial Refrigeration
Marine and Offshore
Mobile Hydraulics
Construction
Agriculture
Off-highway Vehicles
Energy Efficiency
Role
What you would be doing
stakeholder buy‑in
data analysis
performance management
supply chain
continuous improvement
implementation planning
- Secure buy-in from stakeholders, analyzing data, scope definition, defining the project team
- Drive Performance Management (PMS) to ensure timely execution to achieve agreed targets, provide corrective actions if needed, and report out to Management
- You will act as a partner to our manufacturing and supply chain leaders to elevate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the entire value chain.
- As part of a global team, you will search and share best practices and enroll Danfoss standards proactively.
- Support in preparing business cases and creating tactical implementation plans (TIP)
What you bring
lean
supply chain
procurement
continuous improvement
project management
change management
- Strong inspirational stills
- An improvement driven mindset with lean experience
- Previous manufacturing experince within a large or medium-sized organization.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Continuous Improvement in a performance-driven organization or consulting.
- Demonstrates cultural intelligence and enjoys working across cultures
- Strong project and change management skills
- Fluent in English – speaking and writing
- Analytical mindset, structured approach, able to make decisions based on facts
- The successful candidate has a track record of hands-on experience in implementing change management projects resulting in lower cost.
- A result-oriented team-player, able to create winning teams
- An efficient communicator and consensus builder with an open and curious mindset
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Company
Overview
70+ factories
Global Manufacturing Presence
The company operates over 70 factories worldwide, showcasing its extensive production capabilities.
100+ countries
Global Reach
Serves customers in over 100 countries, demonstrating its international operations and market presence.
Multi-billion
Annual Revenue
Achieves multi-billion-dollar annual revenue, highlighting its significant financial scale.
250,000+ products
Daily Production
Produces over 250,000 products daily, emphasizing its high-volume manufacturing efficiency.
- Begun in 1933 with a novel refrigeration valve and soon introduced thermostatic radiator valves, driving early energy-efficiency innovation.
- Expanded into hydraulics, power electronics, and sensor systems, launching the first VLT frequency converter in 1968 and acquiring notable divisions such as Vacon and Eaton Hydraulics.
- Typical projects range from district-energy systems and marine/offshore equipment to EV drivetrain modules, industrial automation, and large-scale cold-chain refrigeration.
- Expertise spans HVAC, mobile & industrial hydraulics, AC drives & power electronics, high-pressure pumps, sensing/control components, and fire-safety systems.
- Customer First
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Simplicity
2023 Target
Net-Zero Commitment
Aimed to achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2023.
2030 Goal
Carbon Neutrality
Aimed to achieve carbon neutrality across all global operations by 2030.
50% Reduction
Greenhouse Gas Target
Sought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, measured against 2018 levels.
- Focus on energy efficiency, reduction of CO2 emissions, and renewable energy solutions.
- All products designed with sustainability in mind, reducing energy consumption and contributing to the circular economy.
- Aims to provide sustainable solutions that help reduce customers' environmental footprint.
2025 Target
Women in Senior Leadership
Aiming to achieve 30% representation of women in senior leadership roles by 2025.
30% Target
Women Representation Goal
Targeting 30% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025.
27% in 2022
Female Leadership
Currently, women hold 27% of leadership positions.
- Increasing female leadership representation by 2025.
- Promoting a more inclusive work environment and increasing women in technical roles.
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