Continuous Improvement Leader

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Leader role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo, Wisconsin. Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and communication of 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.
• Influence, coach, and engage cross-functionally and at all levels.
• 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.
• Support data-driven decision making by maintaining KPI dashboards and visual management systems.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
• Communicate monthly productivity and CI results to plant/functional management and Global Operations Leadership Team.
• Establish standardized work and audit schedules for sustainment.
• Drive the improvement of the QCDS metrics.

Requirements

• Average of 5+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation driving continuous improvement in a high-performing organization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working with functional leaders to establish and execute CI roadmap to deliver baseline results.
• Ability to influence, coach, and engage cross functionally and at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to implement sustainable solutions.
• Commitment to safety and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Technology skills in MS Word, MS Excel, with ERP system experience, such as Syteline, preferred.

Qualifications

• Average of 5+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation driving continuous improvement in a high-performing organization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working with functional leaders to establish and execute CI roadmap to deliver baseline results.
• Ability to influence, coach, and engage cross functionally and at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to implement sustainable solutions.
• Commitment to safety and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Technology skills in MS Word, MS Excel, with ERP system experience, such as Syteline, preferred.

Skills

• Industry experience in bearings or manufactured components preferred.
• Experience leading / executing Operational Excellence processes and tools and organizational learning and development programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated program management skills with ability to deliver results across manufacturing operations.
• Experience in Power BI (Value Stream Mapping) is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid time off, including business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• An employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.