Team Lead - Materials

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 is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help customers succeed.

About the role

The Shipping and Logistics Lead for finished goods material is responsible for assisting with all cases shipped to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work assignments given to Shipping Operators and provide assistance towards determining and meeting short-term departmental objectives.
• Delegate job assignments and determine priorities based on available labor and workload.
• Ensure shipping personnel execute job duties and demonstrate personal conduct compliant with all applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Take appropriate actions to assure efficient and compliant operation for internal and external customers.
• Communicate with department management, traffic, and/or shipping associates regarding accuracy, safety, and housekeeping; take corrective actions as needed.
• Observe and communicate unsafe conditions to traffic and/or supervision and take corrective actions.
• Provide assistance with problem-solving for shipping personnel and other designees regarding scanning and case location questions.
• Demonstrate ability to adjust to changing demands and priorities on a constant basis.
• Assist with planning for and execution of quarterly physical inventories.
• Ensure personnel meet or exceed the minimum number of trailers/cases loaded daily; perform root cause analysis when mistakes are discovered and conduct 6S audits.
• Ensure company safety, quality, and performance procedures are met in a safe, clean, and organized setting; offer recommendations to improve these standards.
• Operate lift truck or hand truck to move products when necessary.
• Occasional, and at times heavy, overtime and extended hours are required, including weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Minimum 4 years of warehouse experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Warehouse supervisory experience.
• AS400 Experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to demonstrate sound judgment in unexpected or unfamiliar work and people situations.
• Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy of documents, proper storage and movement of materials, proper data entry in AS400 systems, and correction of unsafe or housekeeping conditions.

Skills

• Ability to lift 50 pounds plus bending, twisting, or lifting from awkward positions or in tight spaces.
• Able to push and pull cases in excess of 200 lbs to 800 lbs repetitiously.
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, and/or kneel.

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.