Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Team Lead - Assembly

Location:

South Chesterfield, VA

• Responsible for leading and directing manufacturing teams.
• Manage safety, quality, delivery, cost (SQDC) and lean responsiveness.
• Conduct daily board (huddle group) team meetings focused on area performance.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Analyze and resolve work problems using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.
• Perform activities of workers in the group as a backup.
• Prepare and execute daily start‑up plans.
• Update, implement, and maintain cross‑functional training matrix.
• Participate with manufacturing engineering in assuring on‑time delivery to customers or other departments 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 sustaining visual boards and controls.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers.
• Maintain efficiency levels to 90% or better.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Over 3 years of related experience.
• Basic computer experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and basic AS400 or similar system knowledge.

• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• AS400 experience preferred.

• 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 per day as needed per production area.
• Ability to make repetitive motions on the machine up to 40% of the shift.

• 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 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.

Benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits;

parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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.

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