Continuous Improvement Analyst

Job Description

Join Danfoss Power Solutions as a Continuous Improvement Analyst in Cerkezkoy, Tekirdag, Turkiye! 

Are you ready to drive transformative change and elevate factory performance? As part of our dynamic team, you'll apply lean six sigma methodologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects to reduce waste, and partner with Danfoss Business System teams to cultivate a culture of excellence throughout the plant. 

Seize this chance to make a meaningful impact and thrive in an innovative environment!

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for continuous improvement studies and mentor about continuous improvement activities,
• Increase the competency of line leaders, supervisors, and blue-collar workers in using lean tools to close the gaps in the DBS strategy,
• Spread the continuous improvement culture in the departments by leading the Kaizen process,
• Share the benchmark applications performed in the department with other department managers/supervisors, identifying workload, efficiency, set-up reduction, material usage, and quality improvement opportunities in production areas,
• Determine annual improvement projects with lean production techniques by conducting annual Value Stream mapping,
• Support the determination of large-scale or long-term improvement projects and create a solid project plan to solve them using Six Sigma/lean methodologies,
• Establish audit activities such as Gemba and 5S within the department and developing technical solution proposals for controlling processes,

Background & Skills

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.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, advanced engineering degree, or MBA preferred,
• At least 3 years of  experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Lean and/or Continuous Improvement,
• Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with manufacturing processes, creative/innovative thinking,
• Prior experience leading and/or implementing lean methods in a manufacturing/engineering environment (i.e. Kaizen),
• Preferably experience with Six Sigma problem-solving tool,
• Hands on experience in project management and driving change in shopfloor environments, with proven record of developing and executing successful projects,
• Fluent in Turkish and English.

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• 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.

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.

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.