Continuous Improvement Leader

Dover Corporation • Antigo, WI

3h • 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. The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for deploying a Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy which will have a significant impact on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (QCDS). In this role, you will provide training, expertise and direction for improvement activities to support the enterprise goals and objectives across the assigned territory. The CI Leader will work closely with the Global Operations Leadership Team, as well as cross-functionally, to identify, recommend, develop, implement and/or support cost-effective operational/business solutions for all aspects of the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and/or Quality Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field preferred. In lieu of degree, specific related work experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation driving continuous improvement in a high-performing organization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working with functional leaders to establish and execute CI roadmap to deliver baseline results.
• 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.
• US Citizenship is required due to government client and ITAR/UNNPI regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in bearings or manufactured components preferred.
• Experience leading / executing Operational Excellence processes and tools and organizational learning and development programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated program management skills with ability to deliver results across manufacturing operations.
• High level of self-motivation with proactive approaches to problem solving and strong decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in Power BI (Value Stream Mapping) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and communication of the site CI strategies and roadmap, focusing on transformation, end-to-end processes, and systems enhancements to improve Gross Margin via the deployment of the strategic productivity initiatives (ex: flow of materials, lead time reduction).
• Act as the primary Lean champion for the site, promoting a culture of continuous improvement across all levels.
• Support the implementation of the Dover Operational Excellence Program.
• Facilitate workshops and target improvement events to help teams quickly achieve strategic objectives.
• Ensure improvements identified and rolled into the plant to capture savings.
• Track pillar team key performance indicators to ensure improvements are sustained and countermeasures are developed if needed.
• Provide CI training, coaching, and support to frontline leaders to build internal capability.
• Teach problem solving skills, using problem-solving tools.
• Implement CI best practices.
• Lead GEMBA walks and coach/mentor/train the plant/functional team to deploy a consistent Daily Lean Management System (DLMS) and drive CI culture across the plant/functional areas.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on flow lean and problem-solving tools.
• Support data-driven decision making by maintaining KPI dashboards and visual management systems.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
• Communicate monthly productivity and CI results to plant/functional management and Global Operations Leadership Team.
• Establish standardized work and audit schedules for sustainment.
• Drive the improvement of the QCDS metrics.

Benefits

• 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
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree