Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist

Danfoss GmbH; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in resource efficiency solutions is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist to optimize indirect costs across its factories in the Americas. This remote position will require approximately 60% travel and involve leading cross-functional initiatives while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience in implementing cost-reduction projects.
• Fluent in English, ability to work across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to identify and implement Indirect Cost savings.
• Secure stakeholder buy-in, analyze data, and manage project scope.
• Drive performance management and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Project Management

Communication

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist - Remote

Requisition ID: 43941

Job Location(s):

Baltimore, MD, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Cost Reduction Specialist (Navigator) to lead projects in the Americas region (mainly USA and Mexico) focusing on Indirect Cost optimization across factories. You will lead initiatives to improve contribution margins by reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within Indirect Costs (MRO, Transport & Logistics, Packaging, Energy & Utilities).

This position is remote, requiring flexibility and approximately 60% travel. When not traveling, you may work from home or one of our offices.

You will collaborate with stakeholders within Procurement, Freight Management, Logistics, and suppliers in a multicultural environment. Your projects will drive change management initiatives aimed at reducing Indirect Costs in our factories. Danfoss operates over 61 factories worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to identify and implement Indirect Cost savings.
• Secure stakeholder buy-in, analyze data, define project scope, and assemble project teams.
• Prepare business cases and tactical implementation plans.
• Drive Performance Management to ensure timely project execution, report progress, and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of sustainable change and continuous improvement.
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain leaders to foster high performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Share best practices and align with Danfoss standards globally.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 7 years in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Continuous Improvement, preferably in manufacturing or consulting.
• Experience in implementing cost-reduction change projects.
• Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and fluency in English.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if not all criteria are met.

Employee Benefits

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Personal insurance
• Employee Resource Groups
• Virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits may vary by country and are subject to change.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

We create solutions for resource efficiency and sustainability, aiming to be CO2 neutral by 2030. We foster an inclusive environment and value diverse perspectives. Our solutions span refrigeration, HVAC, power conversion, industrial machinery, automotive, renewable energy, and more. Founded in 1933, Danfoss employs over 39,000 people in 100+ countries with 95 factories worldwide.