Team Lead

About the Company

Since 1892, OPW has been a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, developing innovative systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products, including loading/unloading systems, railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices, tank-monitoring systems, automated storage-terminal controls, cryogenic handling systems, and vehicle wash systems. OPW operates with over 2,000 employees across manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and China, and is part of Dover’s Clean Energy & Fueling segment (NYSE: DOV).

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) specializes in alternative fuel solutions, offering proven LPG and NH3 technology compatible with emerging fuels like Bio LPG and ammonia. PES delivers high-quality, cost-effective solutions for storage, transportation, and filling stations, backed by unrivaled technical and sales support.

About the Role

This onsite Team Lead position is based at our Whitsett manufacturing facility. The role involves supervising a diverse team to ensure efficient, high-quality production, including monitoring work progress, training employees, and communicating production goals and procedure changes. Candidates must have prior Team Lead experience, a strong understanding of assembly processes, and a focus on quality and efficiency.

Schedule

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

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 accurate data, owners, and actions.
• Update hour-by-hour boards to track 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 challenges with a can-do attitude, think strategically, and provide concrete solutions.
• Interpersonal communication: Interact 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 and approaches.
• Problem-solving skills to detect issues and execute solutions.
• High attention to detail, including following instructions and executing production accurately.
• Ability to manage a diverse team.
• 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.

Pay

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

Benefits

Eligible team members receive a total rewards package, including:

• 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 (FSAs).
• 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 (EAP) with company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

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