Supervisor, Operations

Danfoss GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Cleveland, OH is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead site manufacturing activities, drive safety, cost, quality and on-time delivery. You will manage resources and guide teams to produce high-quality products according to schedule.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing or operations, 1–3 years in supervisory roles, and solid computer skills including MS Office and MRP systems. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Supply Chain is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office, MRP systems).

Responsibilities

• Develop daily/weekly staffing plans using capacity/load targets.
• Daily management of escalation and problem solving.
• Drive plant KPIs through accountability of self and team.
• Execute performance management processes per HR guidelines.
• Drive a culture of Quality/Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office / MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Operations Management / Supply Chain

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Job Location: Cleveland, OH, US, Cleveland, OH, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Supervisor, Operations

Req ID: 51441 Job Location: Cleveland, OH, US, Cleveland, OH, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you passionate about working for an industry leader that is world-renowned for their superior performance, long life and high quality? The Danfoss Airflex team produces outstanding drivetrain products that are widely used across many industries and is currently looking for an operations supervisor.
This position provides direction and leadership for site manufacturing activities to achieve safety, cost, quality and delivery goals. Manages available resources and leads associates to perform all departmental tasks in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring a quality product is processed according to schedule.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Utilizing Capacity/Load targets, to develop and execute daily/weekly staffing plans
• Daily Management of Escalation and problem solving, including support resources
• Driving plant kpi’s through accountability of both self and their team
• Execute performance management process within Guidelines of HR
• Drives a culture of Quality/Continuous Improvement

What We're Looking For

Required (basic) qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or operations
• 1-3 years of experience in supervisory or similar leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft office, MRP systems, etc.)

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Job Criteria

• Develops plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
• Clearly owns and delivers messages, “connecting the dots” for associates
• Demonstrates engagement and relationship building skills
• Utilizes Kaizen events, and lean activities to drive operational improvements
• Coordinates with other departments to support business objectives

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 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, 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.