Continuous Improvement Engineer

Dover-Corporation; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dover Food Retail seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive measurable improvements across operations, support functions, and site initiatives. The role involves coaching lean capabilities, leading Kaizen actions, and applying problem-solving methods to reduce waste.

The ideal candidate will have strong cross-functional collaboration skills, proven Lean/OPEX experience, and the ability to lead / co-lead upgrades and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5 to 7 years of Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience with Lean fundamentals (5S, DM, VSM, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke).
• Experience leading Kaizen events and a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO).
• Cross-functional experience in Operations / Material Flow / Supply Chain / Product Development.
• 2+ years Project Management experience.
• People management or production supervision experience.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach others to identify and eliminate waste and improve processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams on Lean initiatives and Kaizen events.
• Utilize data-driven decision making and problem-solving methods.
• Develop Lean capability across the organization and document standard work.
• Lead facility upgrades and major operational improvements.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

5S

VSM

Poka-Yoke

TPS/Lean Fundamentals

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Project Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

TPS/Kaizen tools

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.Job Title: Continuous Improvement EngineerLocation: Centerville, IAWhat we are looking for:We are looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to have responsibility for driving the organization to targeted, measurable and sustainable improvements across all operations and support functions. Expectations include co-owning strategy and tactical development and execution for site initiatives and coaching lean capabilities within the organization. The CI Engineer will work as an individual contributor, team facilitator and/or coach. Candidate will be expected to build & foster a business environment that embraces Kaizen / Continuous Improvement (CI) and structured problem solving as a key to the company’s ongoing growth and success. The position is part of operations and will directly report to the factory CI Leader.Responsibilities of this role:Formally and informally coaching others to identify and take action to reduce wasteForming, facilitating, leading & participating on cross-functional teamsUsing and coaching data-based decision making and problem-solving processes.Facilitating, Leading & participating in lean conversion actions.Formally and informally training in use of lean toolsDeveloping Lean muscle across the organizationWorking cross-functionally as a problem-solver and team builderOrganizing Kaizen events, and associated logisticsProjecting a positive, solution-seeking attitude in all business interactionsWork well in team environments, both as individual contributor and leaderMotivate others to engage, support, and share our visionCommunicate effectively across various levels within the organization.Adapt and stay flexible within multiple business environments, audiences and priorities.Share best practice with local CI staff, leadership and Dover Enterprise teams.Documenting and developing process and system documentation as appropriateWriting business cases, capital expenditure requests and assessing financial impact of sustained CI action.Leading / Co-Leading facility and operations upgrades or enhancementsOther responsibilities as assigned.Basic Qualifications:Ideally 5 to 7 years of Continuous Improvement Experience; will consider all candidates with relevant bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience that meet the expectations of the job.Preferred qualifications:Able to speak the language of LEAN10+ years proven experience implementing and sustaining DM, Flow, SW, POU, PULLProven hands-on understanding and experience in use and coaching of TPS/Lean Fundamentals (5S, SW, PSP, Kaizen, DM, VSM, TPI, Poka-Yoke, etc...)Experience leading a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO)Experienced leading / facilitating Kaizens through a Lean OPEX conversionCross functional experience in Operations / Material Flow / Supply Chain Mgmt. / Customer Support / Accounting / Product DevelopmentExperience with Project and Change Management tools2+ years Project Management experienceExperience as a people manager or production supervisorStrong Computer & MS Office SkillsTo be a great fit for the role:All of the above15+ years proven LEAN / OPEX experienceHas acted as CI, Lean or OPEX Sensei, Trainer, Manager, or coach.Demonstrated success with team building / leading and facilitation skillsStrong listening and coaching skillset.Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence across functions and at all levels within the organizationAbility to manage projects independently with little to no supervisionRecognize organization roadblocks and be able to use change management techniques to navigate towards solutionsExperience developing Lean Muscle across Cross- Functional DepartmentsHow We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.Collaborative Entrepreneurial SpiritWinning Through CustomersRespects and Values PeopleExpectations for ResultsHigh Ethical Standards, Openness, and TrustWhat’s in it for you?Medical, Dental, and Vision401k Retirement PlanFlexible SpendingPaid HolidaysThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.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.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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