The Impact You'll Make
CI Engineer (The Change Agent) will be responsible for managing the Lean manufacturing initiatives in our Forest City, NC facility. This person will be required to identify, coordinate, lead, and implement process improvements to achieve a 10% year-on-year productivity improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead, manage, and develop the local lean manufacturing initiative
- Actively lead the development of the local site lean manufacturing strategy, lean culture, and provide leadership
- Ensure cooperation and compliance with corporate lean initiative and divisional guidelines and standards
- Provide input, distribute, and follow up on lean manufacturing targets
- Closely monitor KPIs and ensure corrective actions on deviations to the plan
- Lead the roll-out of lean activities/programs
- Work with employees to achieve productivity improvements that support the operating budget/targets
- Work with Value Stream Managers to develop rolling Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP) that include improvement targets that meet or exceed Danfoss Drives’ targets
- Work with the organization to ensure lean concepts and tools are used in daily work
- Continue to develop personal skill set in the application of lean tools and overall competencies in Danfoss Drives
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management
- 3 years’ experience working in an extensive lean manufacturing program
- Experience in MRP II Systems; SAP preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Results-oriented with a track record of delivering bottom-line improvements
- Team leadership and development skills
What You'll Get from Us
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
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?
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.