Continuous Improvement Manager

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss , we are accelerating the transition to more sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. As our Continuous Improvement Manager , you will play a critical role in shaping how work gets done at our Louisville, Kentucky manufacturing site. Working onsite, you will help build a culture where continuous improvement is part of everyday operations, driving better outcomes for our customers, employees, and business.

In this role, you will partner with leaders and teams across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, finance, and support functions to simplify processes, remove obstacles, and improve performance. Your work will help increase productivity, improve flow, enhance quality, and create a safer, more efficient workplace.

You will also help develop improvement capabilities across the site by coaching teams, leading transformation initiatives, and ensuring sustainable results that support long-term growth and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and distribution operations to improve safety, quality, delivery performance, productivity, and cost.
• Facilitate improvement workshops and value stream assessments that identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and create more efficient processes.
• Coach leaders and employees in problem-solving, process improvement, standard work, and performance management practices to build lasting capability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize improvement opportunities, implement solutions, and deliver measurable business results.
• Establish systems that sustain improvements through visual performance tracking, accountability routines, and continuous learning.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or a related field
• Experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, Lean, or business system initiatives within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Strong skills in facilitating process improvement efforts, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and cross-functional problem-solving.
• Ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience using performance metrics and data to identify opportunities, prioritize actions, and measure results.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and change management practices.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.

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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.