Manager, OpCo Continuous Improvement

Cook Compression; Cebu City; Hybrid; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Business Services in Cebu City, Philippines is seeking a Manager of OpCo Continuous Improvement to own and drive key improvement initiatives across multiple global stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, with a focus on delivering measurable business value through structured governance and disciplined execution.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in CI or transformation, with cross-functional collaboration experience, and Lean Six Sigma training; PMP or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience with increasing responsibility and accountability for outcomes.
• 3–5+ years leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end improvement initiatives from problem definition through sustained results.
• Drive execution and governance across matrixed, cross-functional environments.
• Coordinate with DBS, IT, and OpCo stakeholders to maintain momentum and alignment.
• Escalate risks and issues early with clear impact and recommended paths forward.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Project/Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Manager, OpCo Continuous ImprovementApply: Hybrid: Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines: Full time: Posted Today: JR102134Dover Business Services [is an independent business unit that] empowers OpCo growth by providing best-in-class operations expertise and services to increase capacity, improve control and reduce costs. In the future, we will also provide analytics, strategic services and leverage advanced technologies. This enables OpCos to focus on customer business activity and growth strategies. DBS supports Dover’s Operating Companies through the processing of select financial and transactional processes and provides HR and IT support. DBS operates shared service centres in China, North America, the Philippines and Scotland.# Essential ResponsibilitiesThe CI Manager is accountable for:· Owning execution of assigned OpCo initiatives and oversight of related projects through governance, influence, and disciplined execution management· Establishing and sustaining execution cadence, governance, and momentum· Proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and misalignment· Escalating issues early with clear impact and recommended paths forward· Manages multiple global stakeholders and collaborates towards tangible results· Driving decisions and managing cross‐functional dependencies· Coordinating execution across DBS, IT, and OpCo stakeholders· Maintaining clear linkage between execution activity and intended business value# Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field that supports analytical, financial, and operational problem‐solving* **7+ years of professional experience**, with increasing responsibility and demonstrated accountability for outcomes* **3–5+ years leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives*** Demonstrated experience:* + Owning end‐to‐end improvement initiatives (from problem definition through sustained results) + Working cross‐functionally in matrixed environments + Driving change and adoption without direct authority + Translating strategic objectives into executable work at the operational level· Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training (Yellow/Green/Black Belt or equivalent) preferred· Project or change management training (e.g., PMP, Prosci, equivalent) preferred· Demonstrates clear, structured communication; a strong results orientation; and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and levels# Preferred QualificationsSuccessful candidates typically demonstrate:· Experience driving execution without direct authority (matrix or cross-functional environment)· Comfort escalating risk, misalignment, and stalled work· Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communication skills· Ability to sustain momentum in complex, cross‐functional environments· Strong judgment in balancing transparency, relationships, and execution discipline· Experience working across global business and technology stakeholders· Strong preference for experience in Finance and Accounting business processes, BPOs, or global business/shared service centers· Self-directed, positive, motivated and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision· Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists· Experience prioritizing and multi-task in a fast paced environmentExperience maintaining a professional demeanor at all times with suppliers, internal customers and coworkers; fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies and ISO Quality System Standards