About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Impact You'll Make</b></H2> </div><div><p>As our <strong>DBS Regional CI Expert</strong>, you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting sustainable growth across our regional manufacturing sites. At Danfoss, we believe that learning, personal growth, well-being, and inclusion are the foundation of our success. In this role, you will find an environment that empowers your development while you help us build a more efficient tomorrow.</p> <p>Your impact? You will directly influence our bottom line and team culture by leading cost reduction initiatives, optimizing productivity, and elevating our safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory standards.</p> <p>You’ll collaborate closely with local plant teams, operations management, and cross-functional leaders, taking ownership of our regional Lean strategy to help us move toward a more efficient and sustainable future.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <p><strong>Work under the guidance of the Factory Productivity Leader</strong> to lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the region to successfully deliver cost reductions and enhance productivity.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Support operational teams</strong> in Apodaca, Reynosa, and Querétaro by troubleshooting process bottlenecks and implementing hands-on improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and delivery.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Collaborate with cross-functional teams</strong> to align operational management practices with regional business goals.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Use your skills</strong> in SAP, Power BI, and Microsoft Office to analyze operational data, track KPIs, and turn insights into actionable shop-floor improvements.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Continuously learn and share knowledge</strong> to coach and mentor local team members, enhancing how we operate and innovate on the manufacturing floor.</p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <p><strong>10+ years of experience</strong> in Continuous Improvement and operational leadership (Production or Operations Management) with a proven track record of delivering results.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing</strong> and a strong "hands-on" approach; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred in addition to formal training and certification in Lean Manufacturing.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Shainin or other advanced problem-solving methodologies</strong> will stand the candidate apart.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Ability to work well</strong> across cultures and locations, with a willingness to spend significant time on the shop floor and <strong>flexibility to travel for up to 3 weeks a month</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Strong communication skills</strong> with advanced English proficiency.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>A mindset of continuous improvement</strong> and collaboration, focusing on practical, floor-level problem-solving alongside our factory teams.</p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Get from Us</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ol> <li>We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. </li> <li>You’ll receive benefits like 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.</li> </ol></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p></div></div></div>