Director of Supply Chain Technology, Projects, and Testing

Requisition ID: 42014

Job Location(s):

Loves Park, IL, US

Job Description

Danfoss is looking for a Director of Supply Chain Technology, Projects & Testing. The overall goal for the position will be to ensure that the manufacturing equipment & technology is developed, established, maintained, and continuously improved to meet Danfoss Drives business objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team of highly specialized, competent, and committed technology experts

• Ensure Danfoss Drives maintain high level of SC technology expertise

• Manage Project plans and targets in strong collaboration with Danfoss stakeholders

• Represent SC Management in cross functional New Product Development

• Drive the Manufacturing footprint development and optimization projects

• Ensure the financial feasibility in projects through CAPEX and cost calculation

• Build relationships to relevant external stakeholders like universities etc.

Background & Skills

Required (basic) qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering

• Experience from Industrial and/or Electronics manufacturing setups

• Knowledgeable about and experienced in Manufacturing Technologies

• Leadership experience from either direct management or project management

Preferred qualifications

• MBA is preferred

• Leadership experience leading leaders

• Previous experience operating in a global company

Job Criteria

• You have the drive for and understand technology as an enabler for high quality and efficient manufacturing setups

• You like to work through people with different background and experience to get highly technical issues resolved

• You are known for your open-mind and communicative approach. This enables you to build relations and cooperate across cultures and geography.

• You see the bigger picture and at the same time, you can transfer it into a structured way of working which permits you to come up with the right solutions.

• You are willing to make the necessary decisions while ensuring quality in your work

• The job requires both sitting/standing and walking activities within our Loves Park facility.

Compensation Data

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $136,000 - $170,000 annual salary range. Base salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system

• Paid vacation

• Flexible working hours

• 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.

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Nearest Major Market: Rockford