Manufacturing Lean Manager

Description

• Lead the deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of the plant’s Lean Manufacturing framework (Danfoss Business System), ensuring alignment with site KPIs and business priorities
• Build long-term capability by developing and delivering Lean training, mentoring Lean champions, tracking CI performance, and ensuring improvements are standardized and sustained
• Coach managers and supervisors through gemba walks, Lean leadership behaviors, and root cause problem-solving to build ownership and accountability at all levels
• Improve operational flow by identifying and eliminating waste across production, logistics, and support processes, including takt adherence, line balance, layouts, and visual management
• Drive continuous improvement through kaizen events, workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving using structured methodologies (e.g., 4S, 8D), without direct authority

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence cross-functional teams across production, engineering, and quality without formal authority
• A Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations within a Lean or high-precision environment
• Proficiency with MS Office, ERP/MES systems, and data visualization tools (Power BI preferred), along with a continuous improvement mindset focused on learning, coaching, and sustainability
• Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with high credibility on the shop floor and a hands-on, gemba-oriented approach
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems and continuous improvement principles, with experience applying them in real-world manufacturing settings

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance