Senior Operational Excellence Manager
Dover · Hamilton, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Travel
- 75%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Dover (industrial) in Hamilton, OH. Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause
- Day to day
- about 75% travel
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Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Dover
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- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- The posting says about 75% travel. Between which sites?
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide mentorship and leadership across OPW locations related to Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement best practices and help drive targeted initiatives at designated locations.
- ◆Work with employees at all levels of the organization to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
- ◆Mentor operations leadership to drive empowered culture to drive excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- ◆Know, understand and champion Daily Visual Management methodology and execution:
- ◆Train/Coach/Mentor employees at all levels of the organization on the tools and methods that support a continuous improvement culture.
- ◆Conduct specific training on the use of continuous improvement process tools and develop green/black belt expertise through OPW:
- ◆Process Mapping / Value Stream Design
- ◆Standard Work
- ◆A3 problem solving
- ◆5S and visual management
- ◆Plan For Every Part (PFEP)
- ◆Sales and Inventory Planning
- ◆Additional tools as identified
- ◆Develop KPI’s for monitoring and reporting CI initiatives and activities monthly.
- ◆Function as a project manager for large scale cross functional process improvement projects.
- ◆Work with sites to develop project plans including timelines, budget, scope and
requirements
and execution of such plans including training and transitioning to end user departments.
- ✓Identify process improvement opportunities that are linked to business goal results.
- ✓Demonstrate results through performance measurement and analysis.
- ✓Liaison between Dover corporate and OPW to secure resources to advance OPW operations.
- ✓Liaison with plant operations to develop and execute three-year CI roadmaps utilizing Value Stream Design.
Qualifications/Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required
- ✓Minimum of 5 years in an Operations or Continuous Improvement role
- ✓Project management experience
- ✓Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement in an operations/manufacturing environment is required
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project) is required; familiarity with PowerPoint preferred
- ✓Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 75%)
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Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).
- •*Remote Position, but with 50% travel needed**
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations for OPW, the Senior Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for developing, driving, and championing a Continuous Improvement environment, manufacturing transformation and business results by facilitating process improvement initiatives across OPW’s global business units.
Desired Characteristics, competencies and capabilities
- +Humble personality with ability to engage and connect at all levels of the organization
- +Demonstrated leadership skills
- +Results oriented with a high level of accountability and a “make things happen” mentality
- +Experience in training and cultural change management
- +Well-developed cross functional ability to work with all levels of a manufacturing organization and an international workforce
- +Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, persuasive communication, adept listening and interpretation skills
- +Proven record of internal and external customer orientation with a results-driven mindset
- +Commitment to continuous learning and development, with formal Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred
Pay Range: USD 112000 - 135000 Annually
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.