Production Manager

Company: Danfoss
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Danfoss Power Solutions' Work Function division seeks a motivated, lean-focused Production Manager -to play an integral role in leading production and manufacturing processes according to the lean methodology, continuous improvement and value creation. Additionally, the Production Manager must ensure that finished goods are produced with high attention to safety, quality, on time delivery, efficiency and cost. - Danfoss Power Solutions is a world-class provider of mobile hydraulics serving the construction, agriculture and other off-highway vehicle markets. The Work Function Division is a global leader in Motor and Steering markets with global footprint representation. We offer you an exceptional opportunity of accelerating your personal and professional talent development in a fast-growing business environment. - Job Responsibilities Reporting to the Operations Director a -successful Production Manager will partner with and develop a high performing production team to grow the Hopkinsville, Kentucky facility. Implement and maintain a safe work environment in the production area Ensure planning and execution of daily production activities in order to obtain the best results in productivity, lead time, reliability and quality with optimum variable cost Adhere to company standards for production management system Develop internal strategies in order to achieve the required targets Manage site P&L, report out financial and key metrics to senior leadership Initiate and perform projects and actions for continuous improvement Seek feedback from operators on safety, quality, performance and delivery issues Develop the competencies for continued growth in your team Create an environment which inspires people to change and develop Lead by example, acting as a role model, motivating and inspiring others - Background and Skills To be considered for this position you must meet the following criteria: University degree required; Engineering or Supply Chain related major highly preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience leading production, technology, and quality processes Proven continuous improvement experience Ability to focus on developing the overall production strategy in alignment with financial goals Excellent communication and solid people leadership experience required to motivate, teach, coach a high performing team We are Engineering Tomorrow The world faces growing populations, booming urbanization and rapid climate change. At Danfoss, we engineer ready-to-use solutions to these challenges. We build energy-efficient solutions that reduce food loss and make cities cleaner - using digital technology to make systems smarter and more connected - and we engineer innovative new ways to save energy and transition to clean energy for the good of our climate. Join Danfoss Danfoss gives you unique opportunities to put your skills to good use, make an impact and shape an exciting career. We encourage employees to take charge, do extraordinary things and run the business like it was their own. Danfoss is a leading technology company where you get to work with - and learn from - expert colleagues with a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds. Join Danfoss to be part of a world-class team of over 27,000 people in 56 countries that engineer tomorrow and build a better future. Please watch how Danfoss is engineering tomorrow 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.

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