Value Stream Manager - Rubber Manufacturing

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for meeting business commitments for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. The position leads tactical decision making, facilitates process improvements, and performs first line supervisory functions. The VS Manager possesses leadership ability and highly effective communication skills. The position is expected to spend 3-4 hours per day on the production floor auditing, coaching, and facilitating continuous improvement.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Develops each team member to become effective in his/her job through training, counseling, and checking results. Monitors and evaluates performance of employees and provides feedback as required.
* Makes and executes decisions regarding work assignments that support KPIs and cross-training. Responsible for developing high-performing, flexible team(s).
* Coaches the team(s) to achieve excellence. Fosters a culture of teamwork.
* Takes responsibility for 5S. kaizen, and other lean activities within organization. Drives change and innovation. Builds continuous improvement culture within team(s).
* Participates in establishing departmental goals relative to labor utilization and department efficiency. Measures factory performance to the standard.
* Monitors conformance to process and quality standards and ensures compliance. Develops audit plans that support.
* Tracks all applicable metrics, taking actions as necessary to meet KPI targets. Publishes performance results to key stake holders as required.
* Enforces all Company policies, rules, and regulations.
* Conducts Internal Audits as defined in standard processes.
* Leads cultural change and develops world class manufacturing concepts.
* Manages work schedules for team(s). Processes time-keeping records in UltiPro timekeeping system.
* Behaves ethically and responsively. Models Danfoss's "Behaviors in Action" and supports the core values of the organization.

Required (basic) qualifications
* Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or equivalent or min 10+ years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
* Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma) knowledge.
* Safety and Ergonomic principles and regulations knowledge.

Preferred qualifications
* Strong interpersonal skills to influence decision making with or without authority, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, across geographies, and bring teams to agreement. Strong self-leadership demonstrating self-awareness, initiative and humility.
* Results-driven leader who is fearless about execution, can champion a vision and roadmap, and is not afraid to dig into the details with the front-line team.
* Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex change efforts and to drive results through the creative use of facts and quantitative data, as well as influence, persuasion and relationship management.
* Demonstrated ability to translate strategy to action; Influence, negotiation, change mgt, and presentation.
* Able to identify problems and leverage a structured and disciplined methodology to identify root cause.
* Able to work flexible schedules occasionally to accommodate multiple shift operation

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

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

Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
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.

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.

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.