Continuous Improvement Project Lead - Indirect Cost Requisition ID: 43664 Job Location(s): Nordborg, DKCopenhagen, DKKolding, DK Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Group Functions CFO Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site **Job Description** Danfoss Business System (DBS) seeks dynamic Continuous Improvement Project Leads to spearhead projects that significantly reduce the Other Factory Cost (Indirect Cost) in our factories. As a vital part of the DBS More for Less (M4L) team, you will manage projects lasting up to six months, aiming to enhance our contribution margin by reducing Other Factory Costs, which includes MRO, Transport & Logistics, Packaging, Energy and Utilities. Opportunities can be within commercial optimization, spend elimination, demand management, process optimization, re-specification, make vs buy, best practice sharing etc. and includes elimination of non-value added or duplicated efforts, waste and other related losses. As a global company with over 100 factories worldwide, this position requires flexibility and a willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time, working across all sites within your region. When not traveling, you may work from one of our offices or from home. **Job Responsibilities** Your primary responsibility will be leading projects with focus on reducing Other Factor Cost and delivering saving impact In addition, you will have a role in training local factory stakeholders, enabling them to independently drive cost reduction projects within Other Factory Cost following the M4L methodology Your key responsibilities will encompass: + Lead and coach cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities to reduce Other Factory Costs. + Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure engagement, create data transparency, define project scope, establish project teams, and facilitate Idea Generation Workshops. + Assist in the preparation of business cases and Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP), along with other project-specific tools and steps, to drive initiatives to successful implementation. + Manage Performance Management Systems (PMS) to ensure timely execution and achievement of agreed goals, provide corrective actions when necessary, and report out achieved savings to management. + Foster a culture of sustainable change and promote a productivity-driven mindset throughout the organization. As a trusted partner and DBS Ambassador, you will collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders to cultivate a high-performance mindset and drive continuous improvement, specifically targeting Other Factory Costs across the entire value chain. Within DBS, you will be part of a global network, contributing to the development and maintenance of a library dedicated to M4L best practices We offer an exciting position within a fast paced international environment where you can leverage your experience with skilled and enthusiastic colleagues while collaborating closely with factory stakeholders and Danfoss support functions. This role provides you with ample opportunities for learning and development, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally. **Background & Skills** To be considered for this position, you have at least ten years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Continuous Improvement within a performance-driven organization. Your background should be rooted in a manufacturing environment of a large or medium-sized company The successful candidate will have a proven track record of hands-on experience in executing change management projects that reduce Other Factory Costs. You should possess both commercial and technical expertise and serve as an inspirational leader. Additionally, you excel at building rapport and installing confidence among peers and management. Additionally, we seek candidates with the following competencies and values: + In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics. + Experience in continuous improvement and lean methodologies. + Strong skills in project and change management. + An analytical mindset, structured approach, high drive, and ability to make fact-based decisions. + Experience with the Train-the-Trainer concept. + An efficient communicator and consensus builder with an open and curious mindset. + Cultural intelligence and a passion for working across diverse cultures. + A result-oriented team-player. + Fluent in English – speaking and writing. By joining the Danfoss Business System (DBS), you become part of a highly successful organization. For more than 20 years, DBS has been at the forefront of guiding our operations to continuously enhance performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. We pride ourselves on being a non-hierarchical organization that swiftly transforms ideas into action. Currently, DBS comprises over 70 highly qualified specialists from all over the world who challenge and support the business while developing the practices and solutions necessary to elevate Danfoss to new heights. DBS is part of the Danfoss DNA. **Contact** For further information about the position, please contact Jens Moustgaard, Senior Director, Head of DBS Factory Performance – Indirect Cost at +45 2367 6348. For more general enquiries about working at Danfoss or the recruitment process, please contact Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Kathrine Boysen at +45 2684 5770. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications if the job is posted. The job ad will be closed once we have found the right candidates. **Employee Benefits** We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment + Bonus system + Paid vacation + Flexible working hours + Possibility to work remotely + Pension plan + Personal insurance + Communication package + Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups + State of the art virtual work environment 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. **Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow** 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. 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 such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.