Team Lead - Insulator

Dover Food Retail•Atlanta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services. We are seeking a Team Lead - Insulator to lead daily activities of a work group while working alongside team members as directed by the Production Supervisor. This role is crucial in ensuring the team adheres to safety and quality policies, meets production goals, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of production processes, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Ensure team follows safety policies & quality policies & procedures
Track, measure and enforce team’s safety goals such as injuries, safety improvements, etc.
Accountable for meeting Hill PHOENIX’s annual safety goal
Ensure team’s Safety processes are followed (i.e. R3, 6s)
Implement and monitor all aspects of the Quality System
Ensure team’s Quality processes are followed (i.e. Audit Systems, 8D problem solving methods and structured inspection training)
Ensure team performance minimum average of 85% to Standard hrs (value added time only) with the expectation of a 5% reduction in standards hrs monthly
Assign and execute daily productions tasks to meet production schedule. (standard hour execution)
Receives and executes daily work instructions from Production Supervisor (i.e. on time delivery to internal customer and lead time reduction)
Ensure OJT Training documents are updated
Perform OJT training of newly hired associates
Works closely with to accomplish associate development and continuous improvement. (i.e. Basic Lean, training needs to team / associates)
Responsible to assign team tasks (Safety, Quality, Productivity, 6s and Huddle communication)
Parts related issues will be taken to Production Supervisor
Engineering related issues will be taken to the Production Supervisor
Develops Standard hours with Manufacturing Engineer
Assist and support Production Supervisor / Production Manager to meet and exceed business unit goals.
Communicate and give associates daily feedback on goals and performance execution.
Foster team work and challenge associates and works alongside associates to meet and exceed set goals.
Active participant in CPP procedure
Ensure that communication flows properly through visual floor communication tool (i.e. Huddle Board)
Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to perform task from other trades.
Demonstrate the initiative to fill in when other team members are absent.
Encourages the development of new skills and interests among team members.
Supports and trains the new standard operating procedures.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
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
employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services