Team Lead - Frames

Job Title

Team Lead – Frames

South Chesterfield, VA

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

• 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
• Lead the sustainability of continuous improvement
  • Standard Work
  • Built-in-Quality
  • Small lot presentation to the line
• Interprets and ensures compliance of company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Leads group problem solving teams.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.
• Performs activities of workers in group as a backup only.
• Maintain efficiency levels to plan AOP (Annual Operating Plan)
• Daily start-up plan preparation and execution
• Responsible for update and maintenance of cross-functional training matrix
• Assure that hourly performance boards are maintained with input and variance causes, inclusive of all visual display boards.
• Participate with manufacturing engineering in assuring on time delivery to customers or other departments (internal customers) through Kaizen processes.
• Effectively lead daily Kaizen activities and document.
• 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
• Maintain a well-prepared absenteeism representative
• Implement and sustain Standard work procedures and practices as a key activity---also sustain Visual Boards and Controls.

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

• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• AS400 experience preferred

• Flexibility
• Mechanical aptitude
• Quick study
• Problem solving
• Detail orientation
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational abilities
• 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
• Understanding of 6S
• Ability to read and understand all job specifications
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time
• 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.

• 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.

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.