The Impact You'll Make

 

The Director of Operations will lead the end-to-end operations of our Braze Plate Heat Exchanger (BPHE) manufacturing facility in Kamnik, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and overall operational excellence. This role is pivotal in aligning local execution with global strategies, driving lean manufacturing, and fostering a high-performance culture

 

In addition to operational leadership, the Director will act as a key ambassador for the Kamnik site—representing the factory to internal stakeholders and to external partners and customers.

 

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong engineering background, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.

 

This role is also critical in developing team capabilities, nurturing a strong team culture aligned with Danfoss values, and embedding a mindset of performance and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

 

Team Culture & Leadership: Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Promote Danfoss values and ensure a collaborative and motivated workforce. Represent the Kamnik site to external stakeholders, customers, and partners.
Operational Execution: Lead daily factory operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. Align local operations with global manufacturing strategies and KPIs. Drive lean manufacturing, automation, and digitalization initiatives (e.g., SAP, no-touch processes).
Production & Delivery: Ensure on-time delivery and adherence to customer and quality standards. Optimize production processes to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance flexibility.  Ensure standardized technologies across factories. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, cost efficiency, OEE and customer satisfaction.
Quality & Compliance: Lead a zero-defect culture and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Oversee quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. People & Capability Development: Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and structured training. Identify and close skill gaps to support future growth and innovation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, procurement, global logistics, and finance to ensure seamless operations. Support customer project execution and new product introductions. What We're Looking For

 

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in factory operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong background in fabrication or mechanical engineering. Experience with lean manufacturing, SAP systems, digital tools, and quality management.

Personal Attributes:

Quality mindset with a focus on excellence. Strong operational team leadership. Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholder management Experience working in a matrix organization and international settings. Ability to drive change and implement process improvements. High ambition and alignment with organizational culture and values. 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! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 

 

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.