CI Leader

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 What's 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: Continuous Improvement Leader

Location: Keosauqua, IA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader (with management responsibility) to own driving the organization to targeted, measurable and sustainable improvements across operations and support functions. Expectations include co-owning strategy, tactical development and execution for site initiatives and coaching lean capabilities within the organization. The CI Leader will directly manage a team of engineers and technicians. This position will be expected to build & foster a business environment that embraces Kaizen / Continuous Improvement (CI) and structured problem solving as a key to the company's ongoing OPEX growth and success. The position will report directly to the Dir. of Operations.

What are the 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 structured problem-solving
• Facilitating, Leading & participating in lean conversion actions.
• Formally and informally training in use of lean tools
• Relentless pursuit and developing of 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
• 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 CI action
• Leading / Co-Leading facility and operations upgrades or enhancements
• Coach, manage conflict, develop, and mentor direct reports, and foster an environment of positive employee relations at all levels of the organization
• Provide day to day leadership coaching at DM, with team and other staff as needed
• Monthly travel to Centerville, IA facility expected (at company's expense)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Technology, Education, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum five (5) years' experience leading and/or facilitating Kaizen / CI teams

What are the preferred qualifications?

• 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, 3P, etc....)
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence across functions and at all levels within the organization and act as an OPEX Sensei
• 2+ years Project Management experience

To be a great fit for the role:

• Able to speak the language of LEAN
• Strong listening, coaching and communication skillset
• Recognize organization roadblocks and be able to use change management techniques to navigate towards solutions
• Experience developing Lean Leaders across Functional Departments
• Experience with Project and Change Management tools
• Ability to manage projects independently with little to no supervision
• Experience as a manager of people
• Strong Computer & MS Office Skills
• Experience leading a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO)
• Experience leading / facilitating Kaizens through a Lean OPEX conversion
• Cross functional experience in Operations / Material Flow / Supply Chain Mgmt. / Customer Support / Accounting / Product Development

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. It's 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. It's 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

What's 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.