Materials Lead, 1st Shift – Production & Safety

Destaco; Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in South Chesterfield, Virginia, is hiring for Lead-Materials 1st Shift (6am–2:30pm). This role oversees production activities, ensures safety and quality, and leads team members to execute production plans and lean processes.

You will coordinate maintenance, supervise daily operations, provide performance feedback, and act as backup for other shift members. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates production activities for the assigned area.
• Supports safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives.
• Mentors and trains team members; provides performance feedback to supervisor.
• Coordinates maintenance issues with the maintenance department and oversees safety during maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Job description

Dover Food Retail in South Chesterfield, Virginia, is hiring for Lead-Materials 1st Shift (6am–2:30pm). This role oversees production activities, ensures safety and quality, and leads team members to execute production plans and lean processes.

You will coordinate maintenance, supervise daily operations, provide performance feedback, and act as backup for other shift members. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.