Continuous Improvement Lead

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the 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 under 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 are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies, methodologies, and best practices to drive operational excellence and efficiency throughout the aftermarket service and manufacturing processes. 
• Analyze aftermarket service processes, identify areas of improvement, and develop and implement solutions to drive cost reduction, improve lead times and enhance overall operational excellence DPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• 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 through 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

What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience improving processes, leading change, and driving operational results.
• Competency across technical, leadership, change management, facilitation, process, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence, coach, and engage teams at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience in supervisory, project management, audit, or operational roles—Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent experience is valued.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, SharePoint, Excel).
• Commitment to safety and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

• Our Antigo facility is under ITAR/UNNPI regulations, must be a US Citizen 

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: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: 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 hr@doverprecision.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.