Production Manager - 3rd Shift

Requisition ID: 37925

Job Location(s):

Utica, NY, US

Job Description

Semikron Danfoss is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our team. Semikron Danfoss is a top-of-the-line, clean room, manufacturing facility. As the production manager, you will be responsible for the complete coordination and output of several production lines across the 3rd shift, including communication with the customer whose products are produced on those lines. The hours for the 3rd shift are 11 pm - 7:30 am, Monday-Friday.

This position reports to the Sr. Production Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to, the following:

• Management and leadership of the supervisor and the production staff (appr. 80 employees)

• Coordination of a multifunctional support team to prioritize activities

• Responsible for personal development and personal strategy

• Ensuring the further development/promotion of employees (IDP, People Review)

• Proactive planning of production utilization and prioritization of production orders

• Creation and presentation of production-relevant key figures

• Continuous improvement of production processes

• Creation of a budget plan for staff growth

• Ensuring lean methods in production (Factory Board, PMS, RCPS)

• Focus on shop floor activities (Gemba/waste walk)

• Support for lean projects within production (DBS)

• Projects related to production optimization (productivity, yield, throughput)

• Implementation of measures to obtain the certifications (e.g.: IATF 16949)

• Interface with the customer to provide updates on output and line status

• Budgeting of the annual need for temporary workers, including the ordering process

Background & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role

• Familiarity with industry standards  within the production of automotive or electronics industry

• Knowledge Leadership, Lean Management, SAP and IATF 16949

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 

• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous improvement 

• Willing to travel within the United States and to other countries as needed 

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to 130,000.

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 the 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.

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.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Semikron Danfoss is a global technology leader in power electronics. Our product offerings include semiconductor devices, power modules, stacks and systems.

In a world that is going electric, Semikron Danfoss technologies are more relevant than ever. With our innovative solutions for automotive, industrial and renewable applications we help the world utilize energy more efficiently and sustainable and thus to significantly reduce overall CO2 emissions – facing one of the biggest challenges today.

We take care of our employees and create value for our customers by investing significantly in innovation, technology, capacity and service to deliver best-in-industry performance and for a sustainable future.

Semikron Danfoss is a family-owned business, merged by SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power in 2022. We employ more than 3,500 people in 28 locations across the world. Our global footprint with production sites in Germany, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Slovakia and the United States ensures an unmatched service for our customers and partners. We offer more than 90 years of combined expertise in power module packaging, innovation and customer applications – making us the ultimate partner in power electronics.

Semikron Danfoss is a global technology leader in power electronics. Our product offerings include semiconductor devices, power modules, stacks and systems.

In a world that is going electric, Semikron Danfoss technologies are more relevant than ever. With our innovative solutions for automotive, industrial and renewable applications we help the world utilize energy more efficiently and sustainable and thus to significantly reduce overall CO2 emissions – facing one of the biggest challenges today.

We take care of our employees and create value for our customers by investing significantly in innovation, technology, capacity and service to deliver best-in-industry performance and to make our world a greener place.

Semikron is a family-owned business, merged by SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power in 2022. We employ more than 3,500 people in more than 28 locations across the world. Our global footprint with production sites in Germany, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Slovakia and the United States ensures an unmatched service for our customers and partners. We offer more than 90 years of combined expertise in power module packaging, innovation and customer application – making us the ultimate partner in Power Electronics.

Nearest Major Market: Utica