Supervisor, Production - Paint

Dover Corp; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k Retirement

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Production Supervisor - Paint to lead a team of hourly production staff in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to production targets, and maintaining quality standards while ensuring timely output.

The candidate should bring leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in improving productivity within a manufacturing environment. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership position.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years' experience with Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to team leaders and hourly production employees; ensure a safe work environment and accountability.
• Develop, implement, and audit daily standard work.
• Drive continuous improvement; conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain production schedule meeting quality and productivity targets.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, shipping and other departments to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor - Paint

Location: South Chesterfield, VA

What we're looking for:

The Production Supervisor - Paint provides leadership to team leads and a team of hourly production employees, ensuring the team meets production targets safely, on time, and to established quality standards.

What you'll be responsible for in this role:

• Provide leadership to team leaders and front-line hourly production team members; ensure a safe work environment, define expectations, provide resources, coach/teach/train associates, ensure accountability, and provide feedback.
• Develop, implement, and audit daily standard work.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement; conduct root cause analysis and develop/implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain production schedule, meeting both quality and productivity requirements.
• Maintain good inventory control procedures for all raw material that may be required in assignment department(s).
• Partner with supply chain, quality, shipping, and other departments to ensure the team meets production targets safely, on time, and to established quality standards.
• Ensure timely response to operational issues impacting customer expectations and project cycle time performance.
• Be knowledgeable of company policies and engage appropriate resources (HR, Safety, etc.) when required to handle issues that arise.
• Support, communicate, implement, sustain, and consistently enforce all company policies/procedures
• Build and sustain good morale and attitudes among all reporting associates.
• Initiate requisitions for open positions. Interview and determine best candidate for position
• Document associate skills and knowledgeto create a skills matrix of employee training needs and accomplishments
• Ability to capture/analyze data regarding productivity -Understand through observations the causes for high and low productivity.
• Understand production requirements and direct resources appropriately to procure shipment items.
• Communicate decisions with data and documentation.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping in ADP for all assigned direct reports.
• Enforce safety rules, practices and procedures to assure safety of associates, buildings, grounds and machinery.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Two years' experience with 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact and work effectively with employees at levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Directs Work
• Plans and Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Manages Conflict
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Builds Effective Teams
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Engagement
• Organizational Savvy
• Courage
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What's in it for you?

• 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.