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Supervisor, Production (2nd Shift)

Dover Corporation · Chesterfield, VA · Yesterday
On-siteManufacturingFull-time

About the Role

The Supervisor, Production provides leadership to team leads and a team of hourly production employees, ensuring the team meets production targets safely, on time, and to established quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to team leaders and front‑line hourly production team members; ensure a safe work environment, define expectations, provide resources, coach/teach/train associates, ensure accountability, and provide feedback.
  • Develop, implement, and audit daily standard work.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement; conduct root cause analysis and develop/implement corrective action plans.
  • Maintain production schedule, meeting both quality and productivity requirements.
  • Maintain good inventory control procedures for all raw material required in the department(s).
  • Partner with supply chain, quality, shipping, and other departments to ensure the team meets production targets safely, on time, and to established quality standards.
  • Ensure timely response to operational issues impacting customer expectations and project cycle‑time performance.
  • Be knowledgeable of company policies and engage appropriate resources (HR, Safety, etc.) when required to handle issues that arise.
  • Support, communicate, implement, sustain, and consistently enforce all company policies/procedures.
  • Build and sustain good morale and attitudes among all reporting associates.
  • Initiate requisitions for open positions; interview and determine best candidate for position.
  • Document associate skills and knowledge to create a skills matrix of employee training needs and accomplishments.
  • Capture and analyze data regarding productivity; understand causes for high and low productivity through observation.
  • Understand production requirements and direct resources appropriately to procure shipment items; communicate decisions with data and documentation.
  • Maintain accurate timekeeping in ADP for all assigned direct reports.
  • Enforce safety rules, practices and procedures to assure safety of associates, buildings, grounds and machinery.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.).
  • Minimum 5 years experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years’ experience with 5S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to interact and work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Willingness to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.

What Makes a Great Fit

  • Customer Focus
  • Manages Complexity
  • Decision Quality
  • Action Oriented
  • Resourcefulness
  • Directs Work Plans and Aligns
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Drives Results
  • Collaborates
  • Manages Conflict
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Values Differences
  • Builds Effective Teams
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Drives Engagement
  • Organizational Savvy
  • Courage
  • Instills Trust
  • Demonstrates Self‑Awareness

Our Values

  • Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Winning Through Customers
  • Respects and Values People
  • Expectations for Results
  • High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Holidays

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