Continuous Improvement Lead- Manufacturing

Job Description

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Continuous Improvement Leader for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin . Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies, methodologies, and best practices to drive operational excellence and efficiency throughout manufacturing processes
• 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-throughs 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

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DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components (DPC) is part of Dover Corporation's (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 by 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 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.

Benefits : Benefits for this position include : a 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; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable 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 factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants : If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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Nearest Major Market : Wausau

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