Team Lead - Tank and Canopy

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 - Tank & Canopy, 2nd shift

Location:

Richmond, VA

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Team Lead who will be responsible to lead a team in a specific area in operations in the coordination of activities of department operations by performing the following duties.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

Responsible for leading and directing manufacturing teams.

SQDC (Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost) and Lean responsiveness

Conducts daily board (huddle group) team meetings focused on area performance

Interprets and ensures compliance of company policies and safety regulations.

Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Analyzes and resolves work problems using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.

Performs activities of workers in group as a backup

Daily start-up plan preparation and execution

Responsible for update, implementation and maintenance of cross-functional training matrix

Participate with manufacturing engineering in assuring on time delivery to customers or other departments (internal customers) through Kaizen processes.

Conduct continuous level load scheduling

Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to assure no shortages to the lines

Maintain 6S throughout the shift and operator pm checklists

Implement and sustain standard work procedures and practices as a key activity-also sustain visual boards and controls.

Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers.

Maintain efficiency levels to 90% or better.

Other duties may be assigned.

What are the basic qualifications?

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Over 3 years related experience.

Basic computer experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, basic AS400 software computer or similar system knowledge

What are the preferred qualifications?2 years of manufacturing experience preferredAS
400 experience preferred

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)Must be able to lift/pull/push 50 lbs. up to 50 % of the shift.

Must be able to stand/walk/bend/twist for prolonged periods up to 10 hours/day as needed per production area.

Ability to make repetitive motions on the machine up to 40 % of the shift To be a great fit for the role:

Flexibility Mechanical aptitude

Quick study

Problem solving

Prioritization

Detail orientation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Leadership traits

Safety 1st orientation

High performer

Attention to detail while successfully multitasking and maintaining high levels of accuracy, quality and productivity

Analytical reasoning/problem solving skills

Ability to read a tape…