Production Lead - 1st Shift

Dover Fueling Solutions; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dover Fueling Solutions is seeking a production-oriented professional for our Smithfield, NC facility. The role involves assembling, molding, shipping, receiving, and contributing to new product development within a manufacturing environment.

You will meet daily production targets, monitor workflows, and ensure processes follow standard work. Openness to overtime, strong teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or 4 years of manufacturing/production experience) required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manufacturing instructions, and procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime and varied shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production rates and goals.
• Monitor efficient movement of production to meet area requirements.
• Schedule and track production per company instructions.
• Complete required cell activities and documentation for the assigned work cell.
• Follow standard work instructions and address quality/safety concerns.
• Inspect own and others' work for conformance to drawings and specs.
• Train production staff and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Handle re-work and repair tasks as needed and communicate with supervisors.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communica

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Reading and interpreting documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

68380

Department:

Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Mission Statement:

Revolutionizing fueling operations globally by optimizing safety, efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability through innovative fuel handling and information management solutions.

Accountabilities:

Efficiently and effectively assist with the satisfactory completion and administration of the following items in order to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.

• Safety
• Quality assurance
• Associate Training
• Product Assembly

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to those responsibilities and essential job functions associated with roles in assembly, molding, shipping, receiving, and new product development.

• Meet and maintain daily production rates & goals as established and required by the company.
• Evaluate and monitor an efficient movement of production to meet area requirements.
• Schedule, and monitor the production, following company instructions.
• Complete, all required cell activities and documentation for assigned work cell as requested by supervisor.
• Follow processes dictated by the standard work instructions.
• Address all quality and safety concerns via the appropriate channel for an assigned cell.
• Conducts Inspections of own and /or other associates' work to ensure correctness in accordance with company and /or customer drawing.
• Attend all required training.
• Train all production staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Complete re-work and repair activities as needed and as requested by the Supervisor.
• Demonstrate an understanding of equipment functionality within the scope of responsibility.
• Demonstrate an ability to trouble shoot equipment within the scope of responsibility.
• Report any production abnormalities as they arise within cells under the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Keep supervisor informed of cell activity including but not limited to information related to quality, parts supply, and safety issues that may occur within the scope of responsibility.
• Assure the work environment is clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards (5S).
• Participate in all required continuous improvement activities as requested or required by the company.
• Utilize Lean concepts and provided tool tools to improve the production process.
• Assure the work environment is clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards at all times.
• Actively participate in all department projects, tasks, and objectives including but not limited to continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards as well as absolute personal and intellectual integrity, mature judgment, and innate cooperative nature.
• Other activities as needed.

Qualifications, Requirements, And Essential Job Functions

• Satisfactory completion of a 30-60-90-day review program
• High School Diploma or GED or 4 years of solid manufacturing/production experience
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring production
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures.
• Able to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Sustained above-average attendance record by not exceeding 5 points, or the allowed five (5) call in’s per the OPW attendance policy at any time.
• No history of repeated or severe disciplinary action for violation of OPW company policy
• Satisfactory completion of all required training programs as required by management.
• Ability to work overtime to accommodate production/project needs.
• Must be willing to work assigned shift and overtime.
• Must be willing and able to comply with plant safety policies. As these roles may require the handling of fiberglass and other materials, must be willing and able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Ability to listen and take direction by supervisory staff is key.
• Ability to use gauges for inspection.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stand, bend, push, pull, kneel, climb and work in weather extremes.
• Must have full professional proficiency in English

Work Arrangement : Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, 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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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : North Carolina : Smithfield

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations