Regional Continuous Improvement Manager in Glasgow

The Regional CI Manager, reporting to the Global CI Manager, is responsible for deploying the company Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy, resulting in a significant impact to Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (QCDS). They will provide training, expertise, and direction for improvement activities to support the enterprise goals and objectives across the assigned territories (sites). The CI Leader will work closely with the Global Operations Leadership Team, as well as cross-functionally, to identify, recommend, develop, implement and/or support cost-effective operational/business solutions for all aspects of the organization.

Note: This position has a requirement to attend sites in Glasgow and Ellesmere Port readily on a weekly basis. It may require up to 30% travel, both domestically and internationally.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A Bachelor’s, or preferably Master’s Degree in an Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or Business Administration field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and/or Lean certification. Ideally, also SME/AME/ASQ/Shingo Prizes.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation, driving continuous improvement within a high-performing organization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• A proven ability to build the culture, vision & strategy for Continuous Improvement.
• Experience leading & executing Operational Excellence processes, and learning & development programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Established experience working with dept./function managers to establish and execute the CI roadmap, to deliver baseline results.
• Proven experience leading Kaizen events.
• Ability to coach, work collaboratively and successfully influence stakeholders.
• Ability to effect change, influence and drive a CI mindset.
• Demonstrated program management skills with ability to deliver results across functions and multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, interpersonal skills, integrity and trust and the ability to motivate.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• A high level of self-motivation with proactive approaches to problem solving and strong decision-making capabilities.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio, Power Point and Power BI (Value Stream Mapping).

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Strategy Deployment: Lead the execution and communication of the regional sites’ CI strategies and roadmap, focusing on transformation, end-to-end processes, and systems enhancements to improve Gross Margin via the deployment of the strategic productivity initiatives (ex: flow of materials, lead time reduction, etc.). Act as the primary Lean champion for the Region, promoting a culture of continuous improvement across all levels. Support the implementation of the Dover Operational Excellence Program. Facilitate workshops and targeted improvement events to help teams quickly achieve strategic objectives. Ensure improvements identified and rolled into the plant to capture savings. Track pillar team key performance indicators to ensure improvements are sustained and countermeasures are developed if needed.
• Influential Leadership: Provide CI training, coaching, and support to frontline leaders to build internal capability. Teach problem-solving skills through the use of problem-solving tools. Implement CI best practices. Lead GEMBA walks and coach/mentor/train the plant/functional team to deploy a consistent Daily Lean Management System (DLMS) and drive CI culture across the plant/functional areas. Serve as Subject Matter Expert on flow lean and problem-solving tools for the assigned territory.
• Reporting and Data Analysis: Support data-driven decision making by maintaining KPI dashboards and visual management systems. Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics to identify areas of improvement. Communicate monthly productivity and CI results to plant/functional management and Global Operations Leadership Team. Establish standardized work and audit schedules for sustainment. Drive the improvement of the QCDS metrics.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: Part of Dover Corporation and holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS: Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL, SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE, BOOSTING FUTURES: We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.