CI Lead

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement leader to drive Lean and OPEX initiatives across its aftermarket service and manufacturing operations in the United States. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategies to reduce costs, shorten lead times, and sustain operational excellence.

You will train teams, collaborate with senior leadership, and deploy a Daily Lean Management System to embed continuous learning and process improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• Lean SixSigma Training.
• Experience with data analysis and performance metrics is a plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies across aftermarket service and manufacturing.
• Analyze processes to drive cost reduction, improve lead times, and enhance operational excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a roadmap for CI initiatives.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams in DLMS/Kaizen and other CI methods.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Industrial engineering degree

Communication skills

Self-starter

Data-driven

Problem-solving

MS Office

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Job description

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently. WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES. We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies, methodologies, and best practices to drive operational excellence and efficiency throughout the aftermarket service and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze aftermarket service processes, identify areas of improvement, and develop and implement solutions to drive cost reduction, improve lead times and enhance overall operational excellence.
• DPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• 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 through 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Exceptional leadership.
• Team-focused attitude.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment; Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field highly preferred.
• Effective communication and influencing skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with strong motivation to contribute on and learn lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Data and process driven with attention to detail and project coordination skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Ability to coach and train others.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Lean SixSigma Training.
• Experience with Engineering to Order and Manufacturing to Order production environments.
• Proficient on 5S implementation.
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration, lifting objects not heavier than 30lb. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.