Senior Director, Quality & Safety

Requisition ID: 38305

Job Location(s):

Nordborg, DKHamburg, DEGrodzisk Mazowiecki, PLSilkeborg, DKKolding, DKCopenhagen, DK

Job Description

Join Danfoss Climate Solutions as our new Senior Director, Quality & Safety and be a key player in our mission towards a zero-defect mindset. At Danfoss, we believe in building quality rather than managing non-quality, influencing our daily decisions and long-term strategies across all aspects of our business.

As our new Senior Director, Quality & Safety, your primary objective will be to ensure the safety of our teams while fostering high levels of customer satisfaction, both internally and externally. You'll be responsible for coaching and supporting the implementation of approved Quality and Safety Management System processes globally within our segment, in close collaboration with our divisions.

Reporting directly to the VP of Supply Chain Services, you'll serve as the global leader for Quality and Safety. Close coordination with other departments within Supply Chain Services and divisional teams such as RD&E, Procurement, and Operations will be essential. Your role will involve coaching, challenging, and standardizing divisional Quality and Safety leadership teams and reports.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Developing and implementing the global Quality and Safety strategy in collaboration with divisional leadership and Quality and Safety teams.

• Providing guidance to ensure the production of safe and sustainable products, meeting quality obligations globally, and addressing risks efficiently.

• Collaborating with divisional leaders to ensure the skills and competencies of factory Quality and Safety teams are aligned.

• Aligning Quality and Safety practices, processes, systems, and culture across departments beyond Operations.

• Developing and maintaining Quality and Safety governance models, tools, and processes.

• Supporting improvement projects to drive Quality and Safety initiatives and objectives.

• Taking overall responsibility for the business’s Quality and Safety performance and providing guidance across the Segment globally.

• Contributing ideas and taking on challenges across the businesses to increase profitable growth, potentially involving special projects.

Background & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Experience in a global organization and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment. Strong stakeholder management also in time of crisis.

• A commercial or technical university degree or equivalent educational background.

• At least 10 years of experience across operations and Quality and Safety, with a minimum of 5 years in global leadership roles.

• Experience with IATF16949and in the automotive industry.

• Advanced analytical, planning, and coordinating skills.

• Knowledge in ISO14001 and ISO45001, as well as experience in FMEA, process audit, PPAP, and Lean.

• Cross-cultural understanding and the ability to collaborate and influence in a global team.

• A flexible mindset committed to continuous improvement.

• Proficiency in English.

Location is flexible within Europe, preferably in Denmark. Travel to factories, customers, suppliers, and other Danfoss sites is expected (20-30% per year).

In addition to these qualifications, you should embody:

• A straightforward, diplomatic, and pragmatic mindset.

• A visionary and collaborative leadership style.

• The ability to involve, inspire, and develop people.

• A willingness to be hands-on when necessary.

Join our dynamic team and be part of shaping a future where quality and safety are paramount. Apply now and make a significant impact with Danfoss Climate Solutions.

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.

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.