Operations Manager

The site Operations Manager will be a member of the Brooklyn, OH leadership team and will be responsible for leading the operations team in achieving the plant metrics (Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, Productivity, and Inventory). Ensure safety targets through zero incident culture. Plan and monitor key metrics to ensure quality, cost, delivery and are met. Co-ordinate manufacturing schedules and priorities within the production plan to satisfy customer requirements. Control in-process inventory to achieve production requirements with minimum impact on inventory levels. Direct application capital and people resources to maximize operating efficiency. Facilitate problem-solving and corrective action for production issues. Provide leadership to employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement and customer requirements are satisfied.

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

• Manage all operational activities to ensure completion of customer requirements.
• Assess performance indicators, and take appropriate actions to ensure schedule, cost and quality goals are met.
• Ensure required documentation and/or system transactions are executed to meet customer, manufacturing system and financial reporting requirements are met.
• Provide leadership and commitment in supporting continuous improvements in quality, productivity and delivery performance through the deployment of continuous improvement framework. Supports product design through new product introduction.
• Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety issues are addressed in compliance with local regulations, Danfoss policies and good corporate citizenship.
• Evaluate operational performance of the group to facilitate performance management, merit, promotions, job transfers, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field from an accredited institution.
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years' experience managing in a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires the use of information or access to technology which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR/EAR. ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years' experience managing in a Union environment.

Job Criteria

• Requires strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; strong leadership, coaching and influence management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Process Variation Reduction (Six Sigma) concepts.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts (production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, logistics, shipping/receiving).
• Project Management and facilitation skills.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does 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.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.