Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement
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Our Story:
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases Specialty Products Refrigeration Systems Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating Whats Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainable Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Continuous Improvement
Location:Richmond VA
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement (CI) to have responsibility for driving the organization to targeted measurable and sustainable improvements across all operations and support functions. Expectations include co-owning strategy and tactical development and execution for site initiatives and coaching lean capabilities within the organization. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CI will work as an individual contributor team facilitator and/or coach. Candidate will be expected to build & foster a business environment that embraces Kaizen / Continuous Improvement (CI) and structured problem solving as a key to the companys ongoing growth and success. The position is part of operations and will directly report to the factory CI Leader.
What youll be responsible for in 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 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.
What are the basic qualifications
- Four (4) year degree is required; a degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering discipline is preferred
- 5 to 7 years of Continuous Improvement experience
What are the preferred qualifications
- Able to speak the language of LEAN
- 10 years proven experience implementing and sustaining DM Flow SW POU PULL
- Proven hands-on understanding and experience in use and coaching of TPS/Lean Fundamentals (5S SW PSP Kaizen DM VSM TPI Poka-Yoke etc...)
- Experience leading a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO)
- Experienced leading / facilitating Kaizens through a Lean OPEX conversion
- Cross functional experience in 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 manager or production supervisor
- Strong Computer & MS Office Skills
To be a great fit for the role:
- All of the above
- 15 years proven LEAN / OPEX experience
- Has acted as CI Lean or OPEX Sensei Trainer Manager or coach.
- 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
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. Its our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders customers prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions as they form the basis by which we do our jobs make decisions and measure our performance. Its our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- Respects and Values People
- Expectations for Results
- High Ethical Standards Openness and Trust
Whats in it for you
- Medical Dental and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Holidays
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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
