Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Location:

Conover, NC, US, 28613

Onsite

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world.

OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

This position is based onsite in our Conover manufacturing facility and the base schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

The Team Lead is responsible for supervising a diverse team, ensuring the efficient and high quality production of products. This includes monitoring work progress, training employees, and communicating production goals and procedure changes. We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of the assembly process and prior experience in a Team Lead role. In addition, Team Lead II’s must have high attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively, skill in critical thinking and problem-solving, and a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

• Lead safety toolbox talks, participate in monthly plant safety meetings, & 6S Kaizen events.
• Perform in process layered audits to ensure procedures are being followed and documentation is being completed thoroughly.
• Maintain LDM boards with correct data, owners, and actions.
• Update hour by hour boards to demonstrate team performance and work order status.
• Review and execute work-center schedules for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Maintenance department to ensure machine uptime status is optimized.
• Assign daily tasks & duties to operators.
• Manage rework and scrap process.
• Maintain accurate inventory data on all components counted for scrap, excess, etc.
• Maintain FIFO and WIP lanes.
• Lead and participate in kaizen events aimed to eliminate waste and to increase productivity.
• Work with training coordinator to develop team members.

• Emotional intelligence
  - The ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of your team members.
  
  This helps you navigate team dynamics, make decisions, and build relationships.
• Adaptability
  - The ability to adapt to different situations and influence your team.
• Conflict resolution
  - The ability to identify and manage different types of workplace conflict.
• Problem solving
  - The ability to tackle problems with a can-do attitude, think strategically, and provide concrete solutions.
• Interpersonal communication
  - The ability to interact with and influence others respectfully through verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Leadership
  - The ability to guide a diverse team, both individually and collectively, to achieve objectives in a manner that adheres to our Dover Values.
• Delegation
  - The ability to delegate tasks to your team members in a way that helps them grow, facilitates teamwork, and leads to better decision-making.
• Integrity
  - The ability to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
  
  This can help set the tone for your entire team.

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Must demonstrate integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Skill in critical thinking or using logic and reasoning to identify the strength and…