Team Lead, Assembly, 2nd Shift

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Richmond, VA is seeking a Team Lead to provide leadership and technical direction to a team of hourly production associates, ensuring safety, productivity, and meeting defined production metrics.

You will train and coach staff, identify parts from work orders, coordinate with supervisors for vacation requests, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following all safety procedures. This role emphasizes teamwork and quality focus.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of hourly production associates with safety and quality focus.
• Train and coach associates in manufacturing practices and safety.
• Identify parts from work orders and use hand tools correctly.
• Coordinate status updates between shifts and maintain flow of work.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities to meet production goals.
• Hold safety meetings and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tooling.
• Maintain clean, safe and orderly work area.
• Coordinate vacations with supervisor and manage attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety procedures

Training & coaching

Communication

Team coordination

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Team Lead Location: Richmond, VA

What we are looking for: The Team Lead provides leadership and technical direction to a team of hourly production associates, ensuring that team members are working safely and productively, and meeting defined production and quality metrics. Team Leads lead by example, act proactively to ensure smooth team operations, and ensure effective collaboration within the team.

Essential Competencies:

• Provide leadership and assist in job set-up.
• Direct daily activities in the work area to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Training and coaching of associates to include manufacturing practices, quality practices, and safety procedures.
• Identify parts and part descriptions using work order information.
• Identify proper hand tools to be used in forming crates.
• Communication of job status between shifts and continuation of work in progress.
• Coordinate with supervisor for associate vacation requests.
• Hold safety meetings monthly.
• Perform appropriate preventive maintenance on equipment and tooling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and order work area.
• Understand procedure for ordering metal, location of parts, and contacts for order notification.
• Sets the example for proper use of all safety equipment and apparel.
• Have a working understanding of all basic safety procedures.
• Understand emergency evacuation procedures.
• Understanding of all attendance and human resource policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: USD 24.00 - 26.00 Hourly This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan. 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. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.