JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you our new Manager (m/f/d) for Semikron Danfoss Automotive in Nuremberg who can balance it all: manufacturing excellence within end-to-end operations, ensure engagement and providing clarity in direction to a dedicated local team? And do you have a heartbeat for flawless and efficient processes, delivering to our customers’ needs on-time and in world-class quality? Then thank you for looking our way, because we are transforming how Semikron Danfoss Automotive in Nuremberg, Germany, is operating in the future. Hence, we need your expertise!
The job will be mainly on-site and based on hands-on and direct involvement on the shop floor in our Nuremberg location, Germany. Nevertheless, we encourage to have the best possible work life balance meaning that we are open for flexibility when the business activities allow it.

BACKGROUND & SKILLS

For this role, you have an education or degree in manufacturing or engineering combined with a proven track record and thorough understanding of manufacturing operations including demand planning, forecasting, operational efficiency.

Additionally, we are looking for:

• Experience in team development, people development and process development as well as change management expertise.
• Lean transformation expertise and strong operational background to create manufacturing of the future.
• Good German and proficient English language skills to lead the local team as well as contribute to the global organization.
• Significant experience in working with cross functional operations teams.
• Proactive personality with experience in complex teams and matrix organizations.

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.
For more details about this position, please contact Paula Scharfenberg, Talent Acquisition Manager CER, on +49 40 73 67 5129.

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In this role, you will have full end-to-end responsibility for availability and performance for the automotive manufacturing set up with around 10-15 highly skilled experts ensuring that machining and assembly lines are always operational.

Furthermore, your tasks will include:

• You will drive processes that will maximize safety, quality, delivery, and costs (SQDC) as well as spark engagement throughout all involved organizational levels.
• You lead the implementation of our manufacturing excellence strategy to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• You will act as a role model to your teams and encourage a growth mindset and a “can do“ attitude.
• Budget responsibility and accountability for all costs related to Maintenance (variable costs, fixed production costs and CAPEX) supporting business objectives and profitable growth.
• Spare parts management and classification.
• Ensure proper policies and procedures are followed, such as IATF, ISO 9001f, and the Semikron Danfoss Business System (DBS).
• Developing, monitoring, and reporting of relevant KPI’s.