Change Agent

About the role

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a Change Agent to join our team in Van Wert, Ohio. Reporting within the operations organization, this position is responsible for leading and coordinating Lean manufacturing initiatives that drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance. The Change Agent will play a key role in developing the local Lean strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate Lean standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and implement Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities throughout the site.
• Develop and support the local Lean manufacturing strategy while promoting a strong culture of operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with corporate Lean initiatives, divisional standards, and continuous improvement guidelines.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Partner with Value Stream Managers and cross-functional teams to develop tactical implementation plans that support productivity, quality, and cost improvement goals.
• Facilitate Lean training, problem-solving activities, and implementation of Lean tools and methodologies in daily operations.
• Support productivity improvements that align with site operating budgets and business objectives.
• Lead and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to enhance manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience establishing global processes and specifications across multiple manufacturing sites, including sharing and implementing best practices.
• Minimum of two years of project management experience, including development of business cases supporting Lean improvement initiatives.
• Minimum of two years of experience participating on a plant leadership team supporting multi-year capital and operational projects in domestic and international environments.
• Minimum of two years of experience utilizing SAP in a manufacturing environment, including analysis and monitoring of large data sets.
• Minimum of two years of experience applying Lean manufacturing methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Minimum of two years of experience leading or supporting Lean transformation initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing organization.
• Advanced training or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Project Management.
• Experience facilitating organizational change and driving site-wide transformation initiatives.

Skills

• Strong leadership and influencing skills without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to drive change and build engagement in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to support ongoing personal development and continuous learning in Lean principles and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program