Frames Manufacturing Team Lead - Lean & Kaizen

Dover Corporation; Colonial Heights (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail seeks a Team Lead – Frames to guide a manufacturing team in South Chesterfield, VA. You will drive SQDC metrics, lead Kaizen activities, and maintain 6S while ensuring safety and on-time production.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and adherence to standard work. Responsibilities include daily planning, cross-functional collaboration, and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives that impact quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years related experience.
• AS/400 experience is preferred.
• Office skills and basic reading of job specifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing teams and coordinate department activities.
• Drive SQDC and Lean initiatives to improve performance.
• Convene daily huddle meetings and monitor area performance.
• Lead continuous improvement and sustain 6S on the shift.
• Align production with daily start-up planning and cross-functional needs.
• Analyze problems using PDCA and guide team problem solving.
• Maintain performance boards and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Detail orientation

Flexibility

Communication

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Job description

Dover Food Retail seeks a Team Lead – Frames to guide a manufacturing team in South Chesterfield, VA. You will drive SQDC metrics, lead Kaizen activities, and maintain 6S while ensuring safety and on-time production.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and adherence to standard work. Responsibilities include daily planning, cross-functional collaboration, and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives that impact quality and delivery.