Operations Supervisor

Danfoss GmbH; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Van Wert, OH facility to oversee production operations and cultivate a world-class team on a 3rd shift.

As a member of the operational leadership, you will shape culture, ensure process-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to ITAR; a U.S. person must be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of all employees and maintain metrics to track performance.
• Ensure equipment availability and safe operation to conduct business efficiently.
• Enforce policies and lead effectively to ensure fair treatment of all employees.
• Identify methods to improve efficiency, quality, service and profits.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize operations.
• Provide training and daily audits to ensure safe practices across the department.
• Promote Danfoss best practices, ethics and values throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Sales

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Operations Supervisor

The Impact You'll Make

Are you a leader who excels at turning strategy into action? Danfoss is seeking a dedicated Operations Supervisor for our Van Wert, OH facility to oversee our production operations and cultivate a world-class team.

As a key member of our operational leadership, you will not only manage the day-to-day but also shape the very culture of our production floor. You will be empowered to ensure that every decision is process-driven and every action is aligned with our strategic goals. This will be a 3rd shift position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the daily activities of all employees. Maintain adequate metrics to ensure levels of performance are known and improved upon.
• Ensure that adequate equipment is available and implemented safely to adequately and efficiently conduct business.
• Implement and enforce all policies, practices, and benefits and employ effective leadership techniques and employee relations activities to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all people working at the facility.
• Identify and implement methods and practices to achieve steady improvement in efficiency, quality, service and continuous improvement in operating profits.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and key intra-company people to effectively manage the operation for best results.
• Ensure through training and daily audits that safe practices are constantly employed throughout the department.
• Regularly communicate and demonstrate Danfoss best practices, ethics, values and philosophy such that these cultural attributes are incorporated throughout the organization.

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• 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 strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like an annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.