Team Lead - Paint
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Team Lead
- Paint
Location:
South Chesterfield, VA
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV).
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title:
Team Lead
- Paint - 3rd Shift
What We Are Looking For:
The Team Lead Paint provides leadership and technical direction to a team of hourly paint production associates, ensuring that team members are working safely and productively, and meeting defined production and quality metrics. Team Leads lead by example, act proactively to ensure smooth team operations, and ensure effective collaboration within the team.
Essential
Competencies:
- Provide leadership and assist in job set-up.
- Direct daily activities in the work area to ensure daily production goals are met.
- Training and coaching of associates to include manufacturing practices, quality practices, and safety procedures.
- Identify parts and part descriptions using work order information.
- Communication of job status between shifts and continuation of work in progress.
- Coordinate with supervisor for associate vacation requests.
- Hold safety meetings monthly.
- Perform appropriate preventive maintenance on equipment and tooling.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and order work area.
- Sets the example for proper use of all safety equipment and apparel.
- Have a working understanding of all basic safety procedures.
- Understand emergency evacuation procedures.
- Understanding of all attendance and human resource policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Quantifiable
Competencies:
- HS Diploma/GED
- 4 years of relevant experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
Competencies:
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous experience working on a Paint line
- Previous AS400 experience
Strengths Needed For This Role:
- Customer Focus – builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations
- Manage Complexity – asks the right questions
- Decision Quality – makes sound decisions, good judgement
- Action Oriented – readily takes action, displays can-do attitude
- Directs Work – Delegates and distributes assignments and monitors progress
- Plans and Aligns – sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals
- Optimizes Work Processes – Seeks ways to identify, create and improve processes
- Ensures Accountability – accepts additional responsibilities
- Drives Results – pushes self and helps others achieve goals
- Collaborates – gains trust and support of others
- Interpersonal Savvy – Acts with diplomacy and tact, builds constructive relationships
- Drives Engagement – invites feedback and shares ownership, respects others
- Communicates Effectively – Attentively listens to others, provides timely and helpful information to others
- Self-Development – shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve
Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:
- May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing most of the time, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting or kneeling some of the time.
- Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 50 lbs)
- Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
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