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Dover Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

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Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Team Leader to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets on the production floor. You will lead daily huddle meetings, implement Kaizen events, and ensure standard work and Visual Boards are maintained for continuous improvement across the line.

Ideal candidates have strong Lean manufacturing experience, PDCA problem solving, and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Leads manufacturing teams with focus on Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost (SQDC).
• Uses PDCA to solve problems and improve processes.
• Drives continuous improvement and built-in quality on the line.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams and ensure SQDC priorities.
• Conduct daily huddles to review area performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and standard work across the line.
• Coordinate cross-functional training and maintain 6S on shift.
• Support on-time delivery to customers and internal teams via Kaizen.
• Maintain and update visual boards and performance metrics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

PDCA

Kaizen

6S

Safety compliance

Team leadership

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.

What you'll be responsible for in this role:

• Responsible for leading and directing manufacturing teams. SQDC (Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost) and Lean responsiveness
• Conducts daily board (huddle group) team meetings focused on area performance
• Lead the sustainability of continuous improvement Standard Work Built-in-Quality Small lot presentation to the line
• Interprets and ensures compliance of company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Leads group problem solving teams.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.
• Performs activities of workers in group as a backup only.
• Maintain efficiency levels to plan AOP (Annual Operating Plan)
• Daily start-up plan preparation and execution
• Responsible for update and maintenance of cross‑functional training matrix
• Assure that hourly performance boards are maintained with input and variance causes, inclusive of all visual display boards.
• Participate with manufacturing engineering in assuring on time delivery to customers or other departments (internal customers) through Kaizen processes.
• Effectively lead daily Kaizen activities and document.
• Conduct continuous level load scheduling
• Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to assure no shortages to the lines
• Maintain 6S throughout the shift and Operator PM checklists
• Maintain a well‑prepared absenteeism representative
• Implement and sustain Standard work procedures and practices as a key activity---also sustain Visual Boards and Controls.

Pay Range: USD 26.00 - 34.00 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.

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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.