Global Continuous Improvement Manager

Dover Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Global CI Manager in The Woodlands, TX. This role involves developing and executing the corporate Continuous Improvement strategy, focusing on Lean Transformation across sites. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, Six Sigma certification, and substantial experience in leading CI initiatives. The position offers a hybrid schedule including travel and offers competitive benefits, emphasizing employee well-being and support.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with TQMS like TPS or Honeywell operating system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead execution of the global CI strategy.
• Champion CI infrastructure and support operational excellence.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics for improvements.

Skills

Lean Transformation

Process Optimization

Cross-functional Leadership

Problem Solving

Proficient in Excel and Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Visio

Job description

Location: The Woodlands, TX, 77380

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (requires up to 50% domestic and international travel, and weekly attendance in Houston offices).

Overview

The Global CI Manager reports to the Director of Operational Excellence and leads the corporate Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy. The role focuses on developing and executing a global CI roadmap, driving efficiency, optimizing processes, and enhancing operational performance across all Dover plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and/or Lean certification.
• Experience with TQMS such as TPS, Honeywell operating system, or a similar operational excellence model.
• 8‑10+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation across multiple sites, with a strong manufacturing focus and familiarity with capital equipment.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead successful cross‑functional improvement initiatives, with excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading CI at a multi‑site level.
• High self‑motivation, proactive problem‑solving, and strong decision‑making capabilities.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience collaborating with functional leaders to execute a CI roadmap and deliver baseline results.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and instill a CI mindset across multiple disciplines.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Lean transactional experience in customer services, order entry, engineering design, or finance.
• Additional Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or other advanced certifications such as SME/AME/ASQ/Shingo.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and lead the execution of the global CI strategy, focusing on transformation, processes, and systems to increase value and productivity.
• Champion and sustain a robust CI infrastructure with real‑time program improvements and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Support all Dover operational excellence initiatives and execute the CI roadmap within each site.
• Lead site‑level CI events, driving productivity improvements through core lean waste elimination concepts.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Own site productivity targets, champion productivity roadmap projects, and reduce cost of goods sold.
• Oversee end‑to‑end process optimization and standardization.
• Deploy design‑for‑flow lean tools and standardize work and audit schedules for sustainment.
• Disseminate CI best practices across all DPC sites.
• Participate in GEMBA walks and coach plant/functional management teams to embed a consistent CI culture.
• Teach problem‑solving skills, promote problem‑solving tools, and act as a subject‑matter expert.
• Follow up with site leaders to ensure continuation of foundational CI projects and maintain project tracking and reporting.

Benefits: 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability; life and AD&D insurance; supplemental 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 leave; paid time off, including holidays and annual vacation; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program with counseling and legal services. Eligibility governed by plan documents and policies.

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 factor prohibited by law.

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