Team Lead - Frames

Dover Food Retail Company Overview

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of display cases, specialty products, refrigeration systems, power systems, and comprehensive services. Our focus on innovation in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies supports brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony, and we are part of the Dover Corporation®, a global manufacturer with annual revenues exceeding $7 billion.

Team Lead – Frames

South Chesterfield, VA

Onsite

We are seeking a Team Lead who will manage a manufacturing team, coordinate activities of department workers, and drive continuous improvement and safety excellence in our Frames operations.

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams.
• Apply SQDC (Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost) principles and Lean practices.
• Conduct daily huddle meetings focused on area performance.
• Lead sustainability of continuous improvement by implementing Standard Work, Built-in-Quality, and small lot presentation to the line.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Lead group problem‑solving teams and facilitate PDCA cycles.
• Perform backup activities for group workers as needed.
• Maintain efficiency levels to meet AOP (Annual Operating Plan) targets.
• Prepare and execute daily start‑up plans.
• Update and maintain cross‑functional training matrix.
• Ensure hourly performance boards are up to date, including variance causes and visual displays.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure on‑time delivery to customers and internal departments via Kaizen processes.
• Lead daily Kaizen activities and document outcomes.
• Conduct continuous level load scheduling.
• Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to avoid line shortages.
• Maintain 6S standards and Operator PM checklists.
• Serve as absenteeism representative.
• Implement and sustain Standard Work procedures, Visual Boards, and controls.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Over 3 years of related experience.

• 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with AS400.

• Flexibility, mechanical aptitude, quick learning, problem solving, detail orientation.
• Time management, interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, safety first orientation.
• High performance, multitasking with accuracy, quality and productivity.
• Analytical reasoning, ability to read tape measures and understand fractions/decimals.
• Understanding of 6S, ability to read job specifications.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, sit for long periods, reach with arms, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Capacity to manage multiple assignments in fast‑paced, complex environments.
• Team‑oriented, flexible, adaptable to change.

• Winning through customers.
• Respecting and valuing people.
• Expectations for results.
• High ethical standards, openness, and trust.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid holidays.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, 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.