CI Lead

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies, methodologies, and best practices to drive operational excellence and efficiency throughout the aftermarket service and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze aftermarket service processes, identify areas of improvement, and develop and implement solutions to drive cost reduction, improve lead times and enhance overall operational excellence DPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Provide formal training on job shop lean and continuous improvement concepts, principles and practices. Utilize a learn-by-doing approach, supplementing classroom work with hands on training.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Company's strategic objectives
• Create meaningful metrics and mechanisms to track Continuous Improvement program progress through KPI's and communicate through monthly scorecard updates
• Develop educational materials to deploy throughout the organization
• Participate in GEMBA walks and coach/mentor/train cross functional team to deploy a consistent Daily Lean Management System (DLMS)
• Drive change management efforts to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of process improvement
• Facilitate successful Kaizen events within the business, coaching and mentoring stakeholders on CI/Lean/OPEX with an emphasis on locally focused improvement. Provide support for all follow through required to sustain the improvements completed as an outcome of the event.
• Conduct regular process audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement
• Drive a culture of problem-solving and innovation within the service centers
• Support and drive data driven decision making at all levels of the company
• Identify and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the organization

What You'll Bring:

• Exceptional leadership.
• Team-focused attitude.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment; Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field highly preferred.
• Effective communication and influencing skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with strong motivation to contribute on and learn lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Data and process driven with attention to detail and project coordination skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Ability to coach and train others

The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Lean SixSigma Training.
• Experience with Engineering to Order and Manufacturing to Order production environments.
• Proficient on 5S implementation.
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration, lifting objects not heavier than 30lb.