Senior Director, Ames Campus
Requisition ID: 42409
Job Location(s):
Ames, IA, US
**Job Description**
Are you a successful manufacturing leader with proven results looking for further steps in your career? Do you have experience in driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery and cost? Do you have the hard and soft skills to lead a large, complex manufacturing site?
Danfoss Power Solutions is a world-class provider of mobile and industrial hydraulic components and systems. We are looking for our next Senior Director to support activities at our Ames, Iowa campus.
We offer you an exceptional opportunity toaccelerate your personal and professional talent development in a fast-growing business environment.You will play an integral role in shaping and guiding the future growth of the Ames campus and its1,200 employees.You will direct and coordinate the overall activities of the site, todrive processes that will maximize safety, quality, delivery and productivity. You will have full responsibility to manage the operation to meet and exceed customer needs; be accountable for all costs related to operations (variable costs, fixed production costs and capital expenditures) supporting business objectives and profitable growth; ensure policies and procedures are followed, such as, but not limited to IATF, ISO 9001 and internal practices including Danfoss Business Systems; and engaging the workforce in living the Danfoss values.
**Job Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
+ Managing a complex site hosting multiple business units
+ Overseeing daily production to meet customer needs while navigating constraints in labor, suppliers and manufacturing capacity
+ Driving operational excellence based on your experience of utilizing the latest manufacturing technology and lean tools to drive productivity
+ Developing the organizational competencies needed to support continued growth
+ Acting as change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
+ Driving a best-in-class Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) culture and leading with safety as our #1 focus
+ Applying your deep supply chain experience to work across functions and sites to meet customer needs
+ Taking overall responsibility for internal and external quality of products produced
+ Developing community relationships with local universities, municipal and non-governmental organizations
+ Ensuring workforce development plans are in place to meet long-term production requirements
+ Participating on both the Ames Leadership Team and the Medium Power BU Leadership Team
+ Working effectively with cross-functional teams and promoting cooperation while making tough decisions when needed
**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.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ 8+ years of world class manufacturing experience
+ Strong leadership and management skills
+ Ambitious and passionate to achieve results and make bold decisions
+ Good interpersonal communication and influencing skills
+ Proponent of diversity, equity and inclusion
+ Fluent English language skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master’s degree in engineering or business, or comparable experience
+ Experience with tier 1 automotive supplier or large industrial companies
+ Six Sigma Black Belt or other quality management certifications
+ Lean manufacturing or other experience driving best practices in complex manufacturing environments
+ 5+ years of leadership experience
**Employee Benefits**
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
+ Bonus system
+ Paid vacation
+ Personal insurance
+ Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
+ 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:** Ames
**Nearest Secondary Market:** Des Moines
