Team Lead - Glass

Dover Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Virginia is seeking a Team Lead who will oversee manufacturing operations in the Glass area, coordinating activities and ensuring Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost targets are met.

You will conduct daily huddles, drive continuous improvement through standard work and Kaizen, and collaborate with engineering to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining 6S and visual management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Basic computer skills with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook and AS400 or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams; promote SQDC (Safety‑Quality‑Delivery‑Cost) and Lean responsiveness.
• Conduct daily huddle meetings focused on area performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through standard work, built‑in quality and small‑lot presentation to the line.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to avoid shortages.
• Maintain 6S standards and operator PM checklists.
• Achieve efficiency levels of 90% or better.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Team Lead - Glass

Location

South Chesterfield, VA

Company Overview

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of display cases, specialty products, refrigeration systems, power systems and comprehensive services. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® and has annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

Dover is built on creativity and customer‑centric innovation delivered by people who take responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build are as important to our success as the products we manufacture.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Team Lead who will be responsible for leading a team in a specific area in Operations by coordinating the activities of department workers and performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams; promote SQDC (Safety‑Quality‑Delivery‑Cost) and Lean responsiveness.
• Conduct daily huddle meetings focused on area performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through standard work, built‑in quality and small‑lot presentation to the line.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Lead group problem‑solving teams and apply PDCA (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act) to resolve work problems.
• Act as a backup performer for group tasks.
• Maintain efficiency levels in accordance with the Annual Operating Plan.
• Prepare and execute daily start‑up plans.
• Update and maintain the cross‑functional training matrix.
• Maintain hourly performance boards and visual displays with input and variance causes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure on‑time delivery to customers or other departments through Kaizen processes.
• Lead and document daily Kaizen activities.
• Conduct continuous level load scheduling.
• Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to avoid shortages.
• Maintain 6S standards and operator PM checklists.
• Represent absenteeism and sustain standard work procedures, visual boards and controls.
• Achieve efficiency levels of 90 % or better.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Over 3 years of related experience.
• Basic computer skills with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook and AS400 or similar systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with AS400.

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Lift, pull or push up to 50 lb. up to 50 % of the shift.
• Stand, walk, bend or twist for prolonged periods up to 10 hours per day.
• Perform repetitive motions on a machine up to 40 % of the shift.

Desired Traits

• Flexibility, mechanical aptitude, quick learning, problem‑solving, detail orientation, time management, interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, safety‑first orientation, high performer, multitasking with accuracy.
• Analytical reasoning, reading tape measures, understanding fractions and decimals.
• Understanding of 6S, reading job specifications, reaching, bending, kneeling and crawling, hearing and vision.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment and be a team‑oriented individual who is adaptable to change.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid holidays.
• Additional benefits: wellness programs, health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability, life/AD&D insurance, supplemental life and accidental coverage, benefit assistance, commuter benefits, parental/ military/ jury duty/ bereavement leave, paid time off, business travel services, employee discounts, employee assistance programs.

EEO Statement

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.