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Engineering Manager, Continuous Improvement (Lean) Manager (Cleveland, Oh, OH, US, OH 44144) @ Danfoss A/S

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<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&apos;ll Make</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"><span dir="ltr">Now is a great time to join our Power Solutions Team in Brooklyn! We are seeking to hire an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Change Agent) who will be responsible for managing the Lean manufacturing initiatives in our </span><span dir="ltr">Brooklyn, OH facility. The incumbent will utilize robust problem-solving techniques to drive improvements in the </span><span dir="ltr">organization’s safety, operational performance, customer service levels, and overall financial health.</span> </span></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><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"><span dir="ltr">Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:</span><span id="page5R_mcid10"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid11"> <span dir="ltr">Works with the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site’s Continuous</span><br><span dir="ltr">Improvement strategy, actions, cross-functional activities, and lean culture</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid12"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid13"> <span dir="ltr">Drives improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects,</span><br><span dir="ltr">tool deployment, benchmarking, etc.</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid14"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid15"> <span dir="ltr">Provides site Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring.</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid16"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid17"> <span dir="ltr">Ensure cooperation and compliance with corporate lean initiative and divisional guidelines and standards</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid18"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid19"> <span dir="ltr">Provide input, distribute and follow-up on lean manufacturing targets</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid20"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid21"> <span dir="ltr">Closely monitor the KPI’s and ensure corrective actions on deviations to the plan</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid22"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid23"> <span dir="ltr">Lead the roll-out of lean activities/programs</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid24"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid25"> <span dir="ltr">Work with employees to achieve productivity improvements that support the operating budget/targets</span><br><span dir="ltr">improvement targets that meet or exceed Danfoss Drives’ targets</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid26"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid27"> <span dir="ltr">Work with the organization to ensure lean concepts and tools are used in daily work</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid28"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid29"> <span dir="ltr">Support manufacturing engineering team with projects and daily initiatives</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid30"><br><span dir="ltr">•</span></span><span id="page5R_mcid31"> <span dir="ltr">Continue to develop personal skills in the application of lean tools and the overall competencies</span></span> </span></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 We&apos;re Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Required Qualifications</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• 3 years’ experience working in an extensive lean manufacturing program</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Experience in MRP II Systems, SAP preferred</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Results oriented with track record of delivering bottom-line improvements</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Team leadership and development skills</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Job Criteria</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Demonstrated experience in Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing methodology, techniques and roadmaps.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in continuous improvement methods, strategic management,</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">project management and an ability to have fun while successfully deploying the tools.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Excellent communication skills, proven capability to lead change in a team environment</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">formulating corrective action.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Demonstrated analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Demonstrated proficiency in various software applications like MS Office suite, SharePoint.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support plant competencies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">• Ability to direct and lead cross-functional process improvement teams across teams. </span></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&apos;ll Get from Us</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></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>

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