Lead-Water Strider

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and a pioneer 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), a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR thrives on creativity, customer-centric innovation, and a collaborative environment that delivers fresh thinking and reassures customers they choose the best.

About the role

As a Water Strider Team Lead, your primary mission is to keep production moving. You ensure Water Striders are delivering material to the right place at the right time, minimizing downtime and maximizing the productivity of the entire assembly team.

Responsibilities

• Material Logistics: Optimize material flow by creating systematic Just-In-Time (JIT) routes and timelines. Manage material scanning processes to ensure inventory accuracy at the point of use. Validate material inventory on the production line to support daily requirements.
• Operational Support: Interpret work orders, requisitions, supply demand documents, and bills of materials to identify required parts and tools.
• Communication & Alignment: Act as a focal point in the material flow process, collaborating with operations and assembly personnel to clear hurdles and keep production on track.
• Lean Leadership: Promote Lean initiatives and lead continuous improvement efforts within your team to refine floor processes.
• Safety & Stewardship: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. Identify equipment maintenance needs and adhere to all PPE and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred).

Skills

• A Collaborative Problem-Solver: You value team synergy and have a "can-do" attitude when it comes to finding hands-on solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: You have a passion for accuracy, whether you're reading a tape measure or interpreting complex work orders.
• Adaptable: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can quickly pivot as production needs change.
• Technically Proficient: You are comfortable with handheld tools, measuring devices, and technical documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Constant walking; frequent standing and reaching.
• Strength: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs constantly, 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Agility: Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing/balancing.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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, including business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes company-paid counseling sessions and legal services

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.