Supervisor, Production - Fabrication Operations

Job Title: Supervisor, Production
- Fabrication Operations

Location: Conyers, GA

What we're looking for: The Supervisor, Production
- Fabrication Operations provides frontline leadership to team leads and a team of hourly associates within Sheet Metal Forming and Machine Operations/Tube Fabrication. This role is responsible for ensuring production is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and delivery expectations.

• Lead daily production execution across fabrication processes for sheet metal forming (laser and punch turrets, sheet metal shears and press brakes) and tube and pipe fabrication (tube bending, collaring/hole pulling, and saws).
• Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and accountability for team leaders and hourly production associates to ensure safe and effective work execution.
• Maintain production schedules and ensure achievement of quality, productivity, and delivery performance targets.
• Develop, implement, and audit standard work while supporting training effectiveness and associate skill development.
• Enforce safety rules, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for associates, equipment, and facility operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including labor productivity improvement, waste reduction, and structured root cause problem solving.
• Partner with Planning, Materials, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and other support functions to resolve operational issues and maintain production flow.
• Monitor labor performance and operational data to identify productivity trends and implement corrective actions.
• Support workforce management activities including hiring participation, skills matrix maintenance, staffing adjustments, attendance management, and overtime planning.
• Ensure effective inventory control practices for fabrication raw materials and work‑in‑process.
• Maintain accurate administrative processes including timekeeping documentation and performance tracking.
• Communicate performance expectations clearly and reinforce accountability while fostering positive morale and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.).
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Two years' experience with 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact and work effectively with employees at levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be willing to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.

• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Resourcefulness
• Directs Work
• Plans and Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Manages Conflict
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Builds Effective Teams
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Engagement
• Organizational Savvy
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness

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

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and 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.