Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Title: Team Lead - Assembly

Location: South Chesterfield, 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 preferred
• AS400 experience preferred

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• 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 measure and understand fractions and decimals
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of 6S
• Ability to read and understand all job specification
• Ability to reach with arms and hands; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl as well as the ability to see and hear.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Team oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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.