Plant Manager - Brooklyn, OH

Job Description

Danfoss is looking for a Plant Manager to join our team in Brooklyn, OH.  The leader of the Brooklyn Plant Leadership Team is responsible for leading the overall activities, goals and objectives. The Brooklyn facility has approximately 70 employees locally, which includes 40 unionized production employees. This position provides leadership and direction to all operational and functional activities to ensure that plant operation strategies, goals, objectives and deliverables are achieved. Responsible for $35 million annual in sales, the Plant Manager is responsible for successful metric-driven results, building a lean manufacturing culture, continuous improvement of all facility / equipment / production systems and the development of both professional and manufacturing talent.  The Plant Manager works with internal and external customers, to ensure that effective collaboration occurs to successfully meet assigned plant goals. 

This position requires the use of information or access to technology which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR/EAR. ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to, the following:

•    Develops and designs manufacturing strategies by contributing manufacturing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives aligned with organizational goals. Develops and deploys technical strategies and tactics focused on operations, safety, energy usage, engineering projects, maintenance, and warehouse improvements, that improve the plant performance. Uses knowledge and experiences to optimize equipment and processes to reduce cost, maximize asset utilization, and increase plant capacity.

• Develop manufacturing financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating manufacturing requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances. Review, maintain, control, implement corrective action, and regularly report on the financial progress of the plant to maintain profit plan expectations and ensure incremental/decremental performance. 

•    Accountable for the implementation of Danfoss’ policies and guidelines regarding HR and EHS compliance initiatives including Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan, Worker’s Compensation, OSHA, and local, state, and federal Environmental, Safety, and Health laws and regulations for the facility. The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s leaders are aware of Danfoss’ policies and practices regarding these areas and are complying as required.

•    Develops, motivates, and coaches organizational team members and direct reports to Build Organizational Capability. Serves as a champion for development planning, succession planning, and goal setting for direct reports. 

•    Promotes and incorporates “Safety" as an integral part of the culture and a strategy in all aspects of the plant and demands focused safety results from the entire organization. Leads the development and deployment of a Zero Incident Safety Culture.

•    Plan and lead the plant’s capital equipment programs for manufacturing and information systems. Oversees the implementation of Danfoss Quality System, and Danfoss Business Systems initiatives to achieve continuous improvement goals and foster an environment of employee engagement and high performance. 

Background & Skills

Required Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree required in business, engineering, or related field
•    Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment 
•    Prior leadership experience working in a union environment (Collective Bargaining Agreements, Negotiations, Grievance Handling, etc.)
•    Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications
•    Master’s degree 
•    Lean Manufacturing Experience 
•    IATF 16949 Experience
•    Experience interacting with internal and external customers

Job Criteria
•    Strong analytical thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability 
•    Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented
•    Acts as a business partner; sees the big picture and works through ambiguity and change
•    Ability to be energetic, a critical thinker, skilled in driving process improvement
•    Leadership and sense of urgency: ability to drive to positive results in a complex environment
•    Strong ability to develop and motivate people
•    Effective use of communication and tact with internal and external stakeholders
•    General knowledge of engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operational excellence principles and systems.
•    Knowledge of manufacturing financial statements and the ability to analyze and interpret financial reports 

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 the 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.

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• 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.

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.