Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, and Soft-Pak — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

ESG is a Dover Corporation operating company. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of over 23,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group – Marathon Equipment

Location: Vernon, AL

Reports to: Plant Manager

Department: Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:

Incumbent serves as a facilitator of continuous improvement implementation and employee involvement throughout Environmental Solutions Group, serving all products and brands at all company locations. The primary objective of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is to create and/or sustain a beneficial change culture within its sites and employee population in order to drive attainment of long-term business strategies and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives as manifested through the Continuous Improvement Plan. Focuses plant/organization leadership and employee teams on assessment, planning, actions, and measurement using tools and methods that drive waste elimination and reduce variation resulting in operational and product savings, productivity gains and alignment with AOP objectives. Will develop and own CI/Cost Reduction AOP in conjunction with Site Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Prepares, executes, revises, and measures progress on the Continuous Improvement Plan targeted at AOP and performances programs / initiatives.
• Facilitates continuous improvement intervention and employee involvement throughout the plant and cooperatively with Engineering and Procurement within the supply community; may support other related sites and organizations.
• Identifies opportunities to implement common processes and best-demonstrated practices from other sites and businesses; disseminates and acts upon relevant industry and corporate benchmarking data.
• Once the project is identified, establishes cross-functional team.
• Assures that process improvements and benefits employ visual management and that actions are driven to closure and sustained while being made visual to stakeholders.
• Assures that predicted savings are tracked, validated, and posted to the plant’s operating results.
• Provides leadership, coaching and training in lean thinking and lean production, variation reduction, problem solving and avoidance and people/team strategies.
• Updates plant and corporate management on project status. Prepares report upon completion of the projects.
• Incorporate operational excellence (0DOVER) initiatives into CI plans.
• Leads 0DOVER initiatives and implementation objectives. Will be SME in this regard.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of needed Lean Leader training modules, or structured development plan for same; prior exposure to and use of Lean Production tools and/or Six Sigma tools helpful.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience (Project management and Operational Excellence).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Flexible to learn various integrated CRM and ERP software packages.
• Candidate should have strong analytical and technical abilities, including extensive training and understanding of lean/six-sigma tools. Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Ability to envision the future end state, acts as a role model to champion change, values learning, builds employee effectiveness, fosters open communication, drives for execution excellence, drives for business results.
• Must be able to handle multiple wide range tasks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with senior internal and external customers as well as end-users of related products and services.
• The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams as well as lead team projects.
• Develop project scopes and justification.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects at once and to complete quality work in a timely manner.
• Skillful in communicating difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Understand justification of capital expenditures and writing of capital expenditure projects driving CI/CR plans.

DOVER COMPETENCIES:

Change Leadership

Results Driven

Strategic Mindset

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee operates in an office environment with considerable time in a plant environment and may on occasion be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.

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.

This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Alabama : Vernon

Sub Division : Marathon-Vernon

Job Requisition ID : 47072