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

Benefits offered by this job

Commission plan

Job summary

Dover Food Retail seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production teams in Virginia. You will drive Lean initiatives, sustain SQDC performance, and coordinate Kaizen activities to improve methods, equipment, and quality on the lines.

The role emphasizes daily huddle meetings, standard work, and cross-functional training to maintain safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery. A commission plan may apply based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of SQDC (Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost) and Lean principles.
• Experience running daily huddle/team meetings.
• Ability to lead Kaizen activities and document outcomes.
• Strong PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) problem-solving skills.
• Maintain 6S and visual boards across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams to meet performance targets.
• Facilitate daily huddle meetings to review area performance and root causes.
• Drive Kaizen events to improve methods, equipment, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company policies.
• Coordinate cross-functional training and sustain Standard Work.
• Maintain cross-functional productivity boards and 6S standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

PDCA problem solving

Kaizen events

6S/Visual management

Team leadership

Scheduling and planning

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 responsivenessConducts daily board (huddle group) team meetings focused on area performanceLead the sustainability of continuous improvementStandard WorkBuilt-in-QualitySmall lot presentation to the lineInterprets 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 executionResponsible for update and maintenance of cross-functional training matrixAssure 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 schedulingCoordinate material scheduling and kitting to assure no shortages to the linesMaintain 6S throughout the shift and Operator PM checklistsMaintain a well-prepared absenteeism representativeImplement and sustain Standard work procedures and practices as a key activity-also sustain Visual Boards and Controls.Pay Range: USD 26.00 - 34.00 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. 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