Shop Floor 5S & Visual Improvement Lead

Danfoss; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Maumee, Ohio seeks a manufacturing-focused specialist to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will turn ideas into practical changes, helping teams operate more efficiently, safely, and consistently daily.

Collaborating with operators, supervisors, and engineers, you will foster an inclusive culture where ideas are heard and improvements are sustained. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, or continuous improvement support.
• Working knowledge of lean tools such as 5S, visual management, and basic problem-solving methods.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow and improve standard work and visual instructions.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ownership mindset and alignment with Danfoss behaviors, including curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support 5S and visual management activities to create organized, safe, and efficient work areas.
• Collect and organize data on performance and processes to enable informed improvement decisions.
• Assist with shop-floor changes such as layout updates, workstation improvements and material flow enhancements.
• Create and update visual tools, labels, and standard work to improve clarity and consistency.
• Maintain sustainment audits and follow-up actions to ensure improvements are embedded and lasting.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Lean tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership mindset

Tools

5S system

Job description

Danfoss in Maumee, Ohio seeks a manufacturing-focused specialist to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will turn ideas into practical changes, helping teams operate more efficiently, safely, and consistently daily.

Collaborating with operators, supervisors, and engineers, you will foster an inclusive culture where ideas are heard and improvements are sustained. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to success.