Team Lead, Assembly, 2nd Shift

Dover Corporation; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail seeks a Team Lead to guide a line of hourly production associates in a safe, efficient, and quality-driven environment. You will drive daily output, coach teams, and coordinate with supervisors to meet goals.

Responsibilities include training, parts identification, tool handling, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while adhering to safety and quality standards. Immediate opening onsite in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hourly production teams.
• Knowledge of safety practices and quality metrics.
• Ability to coordinate with supervisors and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production to meet goals.
• Provide training and coaching on manufacturing practices and safety.
• Identify parts using work orders and ensure correct crates.
• Communicate status between shifts and coordinate vacations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; perform preventive maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures; participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Understand ordering of metal parts and contacts for notifications.

Skills

Leadership

Training Coaching

Safety procedures

Communication

Maintenance planning

Part identification

Tool handling

Shift coordination

Attendance policies

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

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 HourlyThis 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.

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