Continuous Improvement Ld

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW’s 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website at www.opwglobal.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

The Site Continuous Improvement Leader position for the Engineered Controls International is responsible for improving key performance indicators focused on working capital reductions, set up time, efficiency, and other company continuous improvement initiatives by utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, techniques, and tools. He or she is responsible for transferring the learning throughout the organization. The incumbent may be required to prepare and deliver presentations and status reports to keep local and corporate leadership abreast of the results.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Continue the evolution of Lean and Six Sigma deployment within ECI, to include specific goals, objectives, timetables, and action plans.
• Lead Kaizen events and train the plant team members in the principles, methods, and applications such that continuous improvement efforts are integrated into change management processes.
• Coordinate efforts with functional leaders, staff members, and other Lean Six Sigma Leaders in identifying improvement opportunities within the organization and develop justifications to substantiate potential cost savings to the business.
• Conduct set up time and motion studies and/or utilize value stream mapping and process charting to establish and validate standards and to troubleshoot and streamline work flows.
• Plan, prepare and lead continuous improvement events, projects and activities.
• Serve as a coach/consultant to production/operations and process engineering, helping to drive sustained improvements via strategy deployment and alignment to continuous improvement plans.
• Identifies continuous improvement projects consistent with ECI’s goals and strategies and ensures projects are properly defined, sponsored, and justified.  Ensure measurable cost reduction that is sustained.
• Uses appropriate metrics to manage and track continuous improvement goals, progress, and results.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. Builds a great working environment for the employees. Attracts, develops, retains, and motivates the talent needed to be a world class, high performing team.

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Three to Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with excellent track record of business results and increasingly higher levels of responsibility.
• Experience in problem solving, building cooperative relationships, and effective communications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to give and share information to/with co-workers and operations in order to achieve optimum plant performance.
• One to Two years’ experience in leading continuous improvement efforts using Toyota Production System and/or Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can create and lead competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

• Problem Solving:  Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• Business Acumen:  Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends and information affecting his/her business organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

• Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

• Organizing:  Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

• Time Management:  Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

• Listening:  Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

• Oral Communication: Expresses self clearly in conversations and interactions with others.  Tailors the content of speech to the level and experience of the audience.
• Written Communication:  Expresses self clearly in business writing.  Tailors written communications to effectively reach an audience.  Provides easily understood, concise procedural documentation.  Uses graphics and other aids to clarify complex or technical information.
• Builds Collaborative Relationships: Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range :    -   

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.

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.

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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : North Carolina : Elon || Americas : United States : North Carolina : Durham || Americas : United States : North Carolina : Greensboro || Americas : United States : North Carolina : Whitesett || Americas : United States : North Carolina : Winston-Salem

Sub Division : CES - North America

Job Requisition ID : 55552

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations