Responsibilities of this role
Formally and informally coaching others to identify and take action to reduce waste
Forming, facilitating, leading & participating on cross-functional teams
Using and coaching data-based decision making and problem-solving processes.
Facilitating, Leading & participating in lean conversion actions.
Formally and informally training in use of lean tools
Developing Lean muscle across the organization
Working cross-functionally as a problem-solver and team builder
Organizing Kaizen events, workshops and associated logistics
Projecting a positive, solution-seeking attitude in all business interactions
Work well in team environments, both as individual contributor and leader
Motivate others to engage, support, and share our vision
Communicate effectively across various levels within the organization.
Adapt and stay flexible within multiple business environments, audiences and priorities.
Share best practice with local CI staff, leadership and Dover Enterprise teams.
Documenting and developing process and system documentation as appropriate
Writing business cases, capital expenditure requests and assessing financial impact of sustained CI action.
Leading / Co-Leading facility and operations upgrades or enhancements
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Ideally 2+ years of Continuous Improvement Experience; will consider all candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience that meet the expectations of the job.
Preferred qualifications
Able to speak the language of LEAN / Continuous Improvement
2+ years of experience with facilitating and leading methodology such as : Continuous process improvement, Lean, Personnel Qualification Standard, Tiger Teams, Daily Management/Management for Daily Improvement, Key Process Indicators, Flow, Job Safety Analysis, Training w/in Industry, Standard Work, Standard Operating Procedure, Point of Use, Pull Replenishment.
Proven hands-on understanding and experience in use and coaching of TPS/Lean Fundamentals (5S, SW, PSP, Kaizen, DM, VSM, TPI, Poka-Yoke, etc...)
Experienced leading / facilitating Kaizens through a Lean OPEX conversion
Cross functional experience in any of Operations / Material Flow / Supply Chain Mgmt. / Customer Support / Accounting / Product Development
Experience with Project and Change Management tools
2+ years Project Management experience
Experience as a people leader and/or facilitator
Strong Computer & MS Office Skills
To be a great fit for the role
All of the above
Demonstrated success with team building / leading and facilitation skills
Strong listening and coaching skillset.
Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence across functions and at all levels within the organization
Ability to manage projects independently with little to no supervision
Recognize organization roadblocks and be able to use change management techniques to navigate towards solutions
Experience developing Lean Muscle across Cross- Functional Departments

This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

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