Job Description

Editron is looking for a Continuous Improvement Expert to facilitate, support and drive continuous improvement activities through the entire process chain. You will act as a partner to manufacturing and supply chain leaders to ensure optimizing quality, delivery, cost, motivation and cash flow, along the entire value chain. It will be your responsibility to foster a culture of sustainable change by applying LEAN and SIX SIGMA methodology creating impact across all KPI’s delivering world class products to customers every time. As part of a global network you will search and share best practice proactively.

Job Responsibilities

• Coach Managers and operators in Lean Mindset and Behavior
• Facilitate improvement activities (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, Line Balancing)
• Implement the relevant Danfoss Business System methods together with plant management team
• Support in Root Cause Problem Solving - Guide
• Problem description
• Analysis, measurements in order to find the root cause
• Support implementation
• Active Networker – bring people/functions together
• Trainer in tools & methods
• Challenge the status quo and act as role model

Background & Skills

The ideal candidate would meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree within Engineering, Business or similar
• 3 years’ experience and excellent understanding Lean Manufacturing philosophy, tools and methods
• 2 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Able to take accountability for ideas from inception to delivery, in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm success
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to connect with and coach and train people at all levels
• Ability to get things done and build momentum
• Green / Black Belt

Supportive behavior:

• Be on the shopfloor – Go, look, see
• Active listening – understand the people
• Coach and guide - rather than tell and show
• “Just do it“ mentality – don´t let “perfect“ get in the way of “better“

Employee Benefits

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

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

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.

Compensation Data

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000-$120,000/year. Base salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Danfoss offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options to include HSA & FSA; savings and retirement program, life and disability insurance, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

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.