Dover Food Retail ยท 12 hours ago
Team Lead - Fabrication
Madison, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer in the refrigeration and food equipment industry. They are seeking a Team Lead for Fabrication who will be responsible for leading manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement in production processes.
Retail
Responsibilities
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 continuous improvement
Standard Work
Built-in-Quality
Small lot presentation to the line
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Over 3 years related experience
Must attend Anthony's Leadership Training Course within three months of promotion or date of hire
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 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
Preferred
2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
AS400 experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
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
Business travel services
Employee discounts
Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services
Company
Dover Food Retail
Dover Food Retail is the partner to customers seeking to create unique food experiences.
Conyers, Georgia, US
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Johnathan Nazarian
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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Human Resources Business Partner
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