Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

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Location:

Centerville, IA.

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to drive targeted, measurable, and sustainable improvements across all operations and support functions. You will co-own strategy and tactical development and execution for site initiatives and coach lean capabilities within the organization. The CI Engineer will work as an individual contributor, team facilitator and/or coach. You will help build a business environment that embraces Kaizen / Continuous Improvement (CI) and structured problem solving.

This position reports to the factory CI Leader.

• Coach others to identify and take action to reduce waste, formally and informally
• Form, facilitate, lead & participate on cross-functional teams
• Use and coach data-based decision making and problem-solving processes
• Facilitate, lead & participate in lean conversion actions
• Train in the use of lean tools and develop lean capability across the organization
• Work cross-functionally as a problem-solver and team builder
• Organize Kaizen events and related logistics
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude in all interactions
• Collaborate in team environments as both contributor and leader
• Motivate others to engage with and support the CI vision
• Communicate effectively across levels and functions
• Adapt to multiple business environments, audiences, and priorities
• Share best practices with local CI staff, leadership, and Dover Enterprise teams
• Document processes and develop system documentation as appropriate
• Write business cases and capital expenditure requests; assess financial impact of sustained CI actions
• Lead or co-lead facility and operations upgrades or enhancements
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Ideally 5 to 7 years of Continuous Improvement experience; will consider all candidates with relevant bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Lean language proficiency
• 10+ years of proven experience implementing and sustaining DM, Flow, SW, POU, PULL
• Hands-on experience with TPS/Lean Fundamentals (5S, SW, PSP, Kaizen, DM, VSM, TPI, Poka-Yoke, etc.)
• Experience leading a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO)
• Experience leading Kaizens through Lean OPEX conversion
• Cross-functional experience in Operations, Material Flow, Supply Chain, 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 and MS Office skills

• All of the above
• 15+ years of Lean / OPEX experience
• Experience as CI, Lean, OPEX Sensei, Trainer, Manager, or coach
• Team-building, facilitation, and strong coaching skills
• Ability to communicate and influence across functions and levels
• Ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision
• Change management skills to navigate organizational roadblocks
• Experience developing Lean capability across cross-functional departments

Our values guide how we work and make decisions. They are expressed in our work and shape our performance:
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit;
Winning Through Customers;
Respect for People;
Expectations for Results;
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

The statements herein describe the general nature of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; 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.

Centerville, IA

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