Supervisor, Production - Paint

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 Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV), a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR thrives on creativity and customer-centric innovation, fostering collaborative relationships that deliver fresh thinking and reassure customers they choose the best.

About the role

The Production Supervisor - Paint 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 assigned 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 through observations the causes for high and low productivity.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• Must be willing to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays