Team Lead - Frames

Dover Food Retail•Chester, VA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. This role is for a Team Lead who will be responsible to lead a team in a specific area in our Frames operations in the coordination of activities of department workers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Over 3 years related experience.
Mechanical aptitude
Prioritization
Detail orientation
Time management
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 specifications
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time
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.

Nice To Haves

2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
AS400 experience preferred
Flexibility
Quick study
Problem solving
Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Leading and directing manufacturing teams.
Conducts daily board (huddle group) team meetings focused on area performance.
Lead the sustainability of continuous improvement.
Interprets 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 execution.
Responsible for update and maintenance of cross-functional training matrix.
Assure 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 scheduling.
Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to assure no shortages to the lines.
Maintain 6S throughout the shift and Operator PM checklists.
Maintain a well-prepared absenteeism representative.
Implement and sustain Standard work procedures and practices as a key activity---also sustain Visual Boards and Controls.