Team Lead - Tank and Canopy

Dover Food Retail; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Team Lead for the Tank & Canopy area on 2nd shift in Richmond, VA. The role directs manufacturing teams and drives SQDC and Lean initiatives to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

You will run daily huddle meetings, ensure policy compliance, and partner with engineering to maintain on-time delivery and continuous improvement. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct manufacturing teams.
• Focus on Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost (SQDC) and Lean responsiveness.
• Conduct daily board (huddle group) team meetings on area performance.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyze and resolve work problems using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act).
• Perform activities of workers in group as a backup.
• Prepare and execute daily start-up plan.
• Update and maintain cross-functional training matrix.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to assure on-time delivery to customers through Kaizen processes.
• Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to prevent shortages.
• Maintain 6S and operator PM checklists.
• Implement and sustain standard work procedures and visuals.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

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 - 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 to lift/pull/push 50 lbs. up to 50 % of the shift.
• Must be able to stand/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.

What’s in it for you?

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

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.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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.