Continuous Improvement Lead- Manufacturing

Dover Corporation • Antigo, WI

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Continuous Improvement Leader for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin. Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or related field preferred; Related work experience in manufacturing may be considered in lieu of degree
• 3+ years' work experience in related manufacturing and/or continuous improvement roles
• Experienced in change management with strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and engage cross functionally and at all levels
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to implement sustainable solutions
• Commitment to safety and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment
• Technology skills in MS Word, MS Excel, with ERP system experience, such as Syteline, preferred
• Our Antigo facility is under ITAR/UNNPI regulations, must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Industry experience in bearings or manufactured components preferred
• Lean manufacturing background and Six Sigma training/ certification

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies, methodologies, and best practices to drive operational excellence and efficiency throughout manufacturing processes
• Provide formal training on job shop lean and continuous improvement concepts, principles and practices. Utilize a learn-by-doing approach, supplementing classroom work with hands on training.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Company's strategic objectives
• Create meaningful metrics and mechanisms to track Continuous Improvement program progress through KPI's and communicate through monthly scorecard updates
• Develop educational materials to deploy throughout the organization
• Participate in GEMBA walks and coach/mentor/train cross functional team to deploy a consistent Daily Lean Management System (DLMS)
• Drive change management efforts to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of process improvement
• Facilitate successful Kaizen events within the business, coaching and mentoring stakeholders on CI/Lean/OPEX with an emphasis on locally focused improvement; Provide support for all follow-throughs required to sustain the improvements completed as an outcome of the event
• Conduct regular process audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement
• Drive a culture of problem-solving and innovation within the service centers
• Support and drive data driven decision making at all levels of the company
• Identify and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the organization

Benefits

• Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees