Team Lead - Fabrication

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.

New Pay $26.94 per hour

Job Title: Lead Location: Conyers, GA-Frames Department

What we’re looking for: A leader in a specific area in Operations in the coordination of activities of department workers 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
• Lead the sustainability of staining continuous improvement
• Standard Work
• Built-in-Quality
• Small lot presentation to the work line
• Interprets company policies.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the 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 effectively and documented.
• 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 maintenance is updated/followed on a prescribed frequency
• Maintain a well-prepared absenteeism representative
• Implement and sustain Standard work procedures and practices as a Key activity- also sustain Visual Boards and Controls.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High school diploma or GED, trade school or college-level work or associate degree
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in manufacturing What are the preferred qualifications
• Previous leadership role(s) a plus
• Certificate in related field a plus

To be a great fit for the role:

• Excel with knowledge of pivot tables, charts, graphs, statistical operations-Word, PowerPoint (Preferred).
• Math skills. Statistics a plus
• Ability to read and analyze data- problem-solving
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Requires mostly work on the manufacturing floor to interface with employees, the inspectors and to monitor and retrieve information
• May be require to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Detail orientation
• Organization skills
• Leadership skills
• Follow Instructions
• Computer literacy
• Role Model

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

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.