Operations Management

Danfoss; İpekyolu; On-site; TRY 4,705,000 - 6,439,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work env.

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Van Wert, Ohio seeks a Change Agent to lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and coordinate continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. Reporting within operations, you will help develop the local Lean strategy and foster a culture of operational excellence aligned with corporate standards.

The role requires 3+ years of Lean and SAP experience, cross-site process knowledge, and strong leadership to drive multi-year capital and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations or industrial engineering or related field.
• 3+ years establishing global processes across multiple sites.
• 2+ years of project management experience with Lean initiatives.
• 2+ years leading plant leadership teams on capital/operational projects.
• 2+ years of SAP experience in manufacturing and data analysis.
• 2+ years applying Lean methodologies and leading Lean transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives across the site and coordinate CI activities.
• Develop and support local Lean strategy and a culture of operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with corporate Lean standards and guidelines.
• Monitor KPIs, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to implement tactical plans for productivity, quality and cost.
• Facilitate Lean training and problem-solving activities daily.
• Support productivity improvements aligned with site budgets and objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Location: Van Wert ,OH, US, Van Wert, OH, US

Employment Type:

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Change Agent

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a Change Agent to join our team in Van Wert, Ohio. Reporting within the operations organization, this position is responsible for leading and coordinating Lean manufacturing initiatives that drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance. The Change Agent will play a key role in developing the local Lean strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate Lean standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coordinate, and implement Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities throughout the site.
• Develop and support the local Lean manufacturing strategy while promoting a strong culture of operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with corporate Lean initiatives, divisional standards, and continuous improvement guidelines.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Partner with Value Stream Managers and cross-functional teams to develop tactical implementation plans that support productivity, quality, and cost improvement goals.
• Facilitate Lean training, problem-solving activities, and implementation of Lean tools and methodologies in daily operations.
• Support productivity improvements that align with site operating budgets and business objectives.
• Lead and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to enhance manufacturing performance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience establishing global processes and specifications across multiple manufacturing sites, including sharing and implementing best practices.
• Minimum of two years of project management experience, including development of business cases supporting Lean improvement initiatives.
• Minimum of two years of experience participating on a plant leadership team supporting multi-year capital and operational projects in domestic and international environments.
• Minimum of two years of experience utilizing SAP in a manufacturing environment, including analysis and monitoring of large data sets.
• Minimum of two years of experience applying Lean manufacturing methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Minimum of two years of experience leading or supporting Lean transformation initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing organization.
• Advanced training or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Project Management.
• Experience facilitating organizational change and driving site-wide transformation initiatives.

Job Criteria

• Strong leadership and influencing skills without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies and root-cause analysis techniques.
  Ability to drive change and build engagement in a manufacturing environment.
  Willingness to support ongoing personal development and continuous learning in Lean principles and operational excellence.

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace foster 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.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.

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 areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.