Continuous Improvement Leader

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Deployment
• Execute and communicate 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Support data-driven decision making by maintaining KPI dashboards and visualizations.

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Expertise in Lean methodologies and Six Sigma.
• Ability to facilitate and lead workshops and improvement events.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Unspecified.

Application Instructions

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. Apply Online: ipc.us/t/877877F637C24C6C