Continuous Improvement Leader

Responsibilities

• Deploy and execute site Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies to impact Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (QCDS).
• Act as the primary Lean champion, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the Dover Operational Excellence Program.
• Facilitate workshops and target improvement events to achieve strategic objectives and improve gross margins.
• Provide CI training, coaching, and mentorship to frontline leaders and functional teams.
• Lead GEMBA walks and implement a consistent Daily Lean Management System (DLMS).
• Maintain KPI dashboards and visual management systems to support data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and communicate monthly productivity results to leadership.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial/Quality preferred), Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and engage cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on sustainable solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• US Citizenship is required due to ITAR/UNNPI regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in bearings or manufactured components.
• Experience executing Operational Excellence processes and organizational learning programs.
• Demonstrated program management skills within manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in Power BI for Value Stream Mapping.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, including parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Employee assistance program and various supplemental insurance options.

About the Company

Dover Precision Components (DPC) is part of Dover Corporation’s Pumps and Process solutions segment. We deliver performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, and industrial markets. Our brands, including Waukesha Bearings, design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components that enable cleaner energy and more efficient manufacturing.