Team Lead - Tank and Canopy

Dover Corp; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Team Lead - Tank & Canopy, 2nd shift to guide a manufacturing team in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. The role focuses on daily huddle meetings, lean methods, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time production.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 3+ years of related experience, and familiarity with AS400 and MS Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams.
• Conduct daily board (huddle) meetings.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Implement lean methods and Kaizen processes.
• Coordinate material scheduling and 6S practices.
• Maintain cross-functional training matrix.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean / continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Reading tape measure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Job description

Job Title:Team Lead - Tank & Canopy, 2nd shift

Location: Richmond, VA

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a Team Lead who will be responsible to lead a team in a specific area in operations in the coordination of activities of department operations by performing the following duties.

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
• Interprets and ensures compliance of company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.
• Performs activities of workers in group as a backup
• Daily start-up plan preparation and execution
• Responsible for update, implementation and maintenance of cross-functional training matrix
• Participate with manufacturing engineering in assuring on time delivery to customers or other departments (internal customers) through Kaizen processes.
• 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
• Implement and sustain standard work procedures and practices as a key activity---also sustain visual boards and controls.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers.
• Maintain efficiency levels to 90% or better.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Over 3 years related experience.
• Basic computer experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, basic AS400 software computer or similar system knowledge

What are the preferred qualifications?

• 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• AS400 experience preferred

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

• Must be able tolift/pull/push 50 lbs. up to 50 % of the shift.
• Must be able tostand/walk/bend/twist for prolonged periods up to 10 hours/day as needed per production area.
• Ability to make repetitive motions on the machine up to 40 % of the shift

To be a great fit for the role:

• Flexibility
• Mechanical aptitude
• Quick study
• Problem solving
• Prioritization
• Detail orientation
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational abilities
• Leadership traits
• Safety 1st orientation
• High performer
• Attention to detail while successfully multitasking and maintaining high levels of accuracy, quality and productivity
• Analytical reasoning/problem solving skills
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions and decimals
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of 6S
• Ability to read and understand all job specification
• Ability to reach with arms and hands; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl as well as the ability to see and hear.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Team oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays