Team Lead

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, OPW develops a comprehensive array of innovative products, including loading and unloading systems for bulk products, railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices, tank-monitoring systems, automated storage-terminal controls, cryogenic handling systems, and vehicle wash systems. OPW has over 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and China, and is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) is a premier provider of alternative fuel solutions, specializing in LPG, NH3, Bio LPG, and ammonia products for storage, transportation, and filling stations. PES is known for quality, performance, cost-effectiveness, and unrivaled technical and sales support.

About the role

This position is based onsite at our Whitsett manufacturing facility. The Team Lead is responsible for supervising a diverse team, ensuring efficient and high-quality production of products. This includes monitoring work progress, training employees, and communicating production goals and procedure changes. We seek individuals with a strong understanding of the assembly process, prior Team Lead experience, high attention to detail, effective communication, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a focus on quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety toolbox talks, participate in monthly plant safety meetings, and 6S Kaizen events.
• Perform in-process layered audits to ensure procedures are followed and documentation is completed thoroughly.
• Maintain LDM boards with correct data, owners, and actions.
• Update hour-by-hour boards to demonstrate team performance and work order status.
• Review and execute work-center schedules for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance department to optimize machine uptime.
• Assign daily tasks and duties to operators.
• Manage rework and scrap processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory data for scrap, excess, and other components.
• Maintain FIFO and WIP lanes.
• Lead and participate in kaizen events to eliminate waste and increase productivity.
• Work with the training coordinator to develop team members.

Critical Competencies

• Emotional intelligence: Understand and manage your own emotions and those of team members to navigate dynamics, make decisions, and build relationships.
• Adaptability: Adjust to different situations and influence your team effectively.
• Conflict resolution: Identify and manage workplace conflicts.
• Problem-solving: Tackle problems with a can-do attitude, think strategically, and provide concrete solutions.
• Interpersonal communication: Interact with and influence others respectfully through verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Leadership: Guide a diverse team to achieve objectives while adhering to Dover Values.
• Delegation: Assign tasks to team members in a way that fosters growth, teamwork, and better decision-making.
• Integrity: Do the right thing, even when unobserved, to set the tone for the team.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Ability to perform work safely and stand for long periods (up to 10 hours).
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Problem detection and solving skills to recognize and address issues proactively.
• High attention to detail, including the ability to follow instructions and execute production accurately.
• Ability to manage a diverse group of people.
• Ability to disseminate information thoroughly and accurately to a multilingual population.
• At least 1–3 years of leadership experience as a Team Lead or similar role.

Schedule

Base schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

Pay

Pay is determined based on job-related factors, including responsibilities, work experience, education/training, location, and key skills needed for the position.

Benefits

Our total rewards package for eligible team members includes:

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health savings account (HSA), health care, and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid 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 and business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program, including company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

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