Supervisor Production 2nd Shift -Line 2

Dover Corporation•Richmond, VA

4d•$73,493 - $93,189•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead team leads and hourly production employees at its South Chesterfield, Virginia location. The supervisor is responsible for helping the team meet production targets safely, on time, and in accordance with quality standards. The role includes maintaining production schedules and inventory controls, coordinating with other departments, addressing operational issues, and supporting continuous improvement. The supervisor also manages associate training, hiring activities, timekeeping, performance, and enforcement of company policies and safety procedures. The position is for the second shift and Line 2.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a leadership position, such as team lead, team captain, supervisor, or shift lead.
At least 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.
Ability to interact and work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience with 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead team leaders and front-line hourly production employees; establish expectations, provide resources, coach and train associates, ensure accountability, and give feedback.
Ensure a safe work environment.
Develop, implement, and audit daily standard work.
Promote continuous improvement, conduct root cause analysis, and develop and implement corrective action plans.
Maintain the production schedule while meeting quality and productivity requirements.
Maintain appropriate inventory control procedures for raw materials required in assigned departments.
Partner with supply chain, quality, shipping, and other departments to meet production targets safely, on time, and to established quality standards.
Respond promptly to operational issues that affect customer expectations and project cycle-time performance.
Understand company policies and involve appropriate resources, such as HR and Safety, to address issues.
Support, communicate, implement, sustain, and consistently enforce company policies and procedures.
Build and sustain good morale and attitudes among reporting associates.
Initiate requisitions for open positions, interview candidates, and determine the best candidate for each position.
Document associate skills and knowledge to create a skills matrix of training needs and accomplishments.
Capture and analyze productivity data and use observations to understand causes of high and low productivity.
Understand production requirements and direct resources to procure shipment items.
Communicate decisions using data and documentation.
Maintain accurate ADP timekeeping for assigned direct reports.
Enforce safety rules, practices, and procedures to protect associates, buildings, grounds, and machinery.
Perform other duties as assigned.