What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Global Manufacturing Technology - VPS Valves position at Danfoss?
Job Description
Do you have a passion for driving global manufacturing excellence and shaping the future of production technology? At Danfoss Power Solutions, we are looking for a Global Manufacturing Technology Director to take ownership of manufacturing capacity, investment planning, and system architecture for VPS Valves.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our global manufacturing capacity supports business growth and meets customer demands. You will lead investment planning and drive best-in-class manufacturing capabilities across multiple global production sites. This includes both physical manufacturing equipment and system architecture such as MES/MOM and PLM systems, ensuring alignment with digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
A key part of your role will be to develop and implement a long-term footprint roadmap that optimizes production efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring proximity to customers. You will also oversee capacity planning and capital expenditure projects that enhance safety, quality, and operational performance. Additionally, you will represent Global Operations in major new product development projects, ensuring manufacturability from concept to production.
As a leader, you will guide and develop a team of senior project leaders and subject matter experts while collaborating closely with plant directors and key stakeholders in a global, matrix organization. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders will be part of your strategy to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and talent development. Sustainability is also a critical focus area, ensuring that our manufacturing operations remain resilient and future-proof.
Background & Skills
To Succeed In This Role, You Should Have
For job-specific enquiries, please contact Lars Bo Larsen Senior Director, Operations, lblarsen@danfoss.com. For more general enquiries about working at Danfoss or the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Bjørn Jepsen bjorn.jepsen@danfoss.com. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted. The position will be closed down once we have found the right candidate.
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
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.
Do you have a passion for driving global manufacturing excellence and shaping the future of production technology? At Danfoss Power Solutions, we are looking for a Global Manufacturing Technology Director to take ownership of manufacturing capacity, investment planning, and system architecture for VPS Valves.
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our global manufacturing capacity supports business growth and meets customer demands. You will lead investment planning and drive best-in-class manufacturing capabilities across multiple global production sites. This includes both physical manufacturing equipment and system architecture such as MES/MOM and PLM systems, ensuring alignment with digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
A key part of your role will be to develop and implement a long-term footprint roadmap that optimizes production efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring proximity to customers. You will also oversee capacity planning and capital expenditure projects that enhance safety, quality, and operational performance. Additionally, you will represent Global Operations in major new product development projects, ensuring manufacturability from concept to production.
As a leader, you will guide and develop a team of senior project leaders and subject matter experts while collaborating closely with plant directors and key stakeholders in a global, matrix organization. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders will be part of your strategy to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and talent development. Sustainability is also a critical focus area, ensuring that our manufacturing operations remain resilient and future-proof.
Background & Skills
To Succeed In This Role, You Should Have
- Solid experience in operations and project management, preferably in a global setting.
- Senior leadership experience, with the ability to challenge plant directors and lead a global manufacturing technology roadmap.
- Deep knowledge of production technology and digitalization, including MES/MOM, PLM systems and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Strong Lean (DPP) expertise, ensuring efficiency and continuous improvement.
- A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to driving change in a matrix organization.
- The opportunity to shape global manufacturing strategy in a leading industrial company.
- A high-impact leadership role
- A dynamic, international work environment with 8-10 weeks of travel expected per year.
- Career growth opportunities and access to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
For job-specific enquiries, please contact Lars Bo Larsen Senior Director, Operations, lblarsen@danfoss.com. For more general enquiries about working at Danfoss or the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Bjørn Jepsen bjorn.jepsen@danfoss.com. Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted. The position will be closed down once we have found the right candidate.
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility to work remotely
- Pension plan
- Personal insurance
- Communication package
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State of the art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program
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.
