Team Lead, 2nd Shift
Dover Corporation
- Location
- Colonial Heights, VA, US, 23834
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About this role
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next 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). Dover is 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 our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: Team Lead – Frames
Location: South Chesterfield, VA
What we're looking for
We are looking for a Team Lead who will be responsible to lead a team in a specific area in Operations in the coordination of activities of department workers by performing the following duties.
What you'll be responsible for in this role
Responsible for leading and directing manufacturing teams.
SQDC (Safety-Quality-Delivery-Cost) and Lean responsiveness
Conducts daily board (huddle group) team meetings focused on area performance
Lead the sustainability of continuous improvement
Standard Work
Built-in-Quality
Small lot presentation to the line
Interprets and ensures compliance of company policies and safety regulations.
Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Leads group problem solving teams.
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.
Performs activities of workers in group as a backup only.
Maintain efficiency levels to plan AOP (Annual Operating Plan)
Daily start-up plan preparation and execution
Responsible for update and maintenance of cross-functional training matrix
Assure that hourly performance boards are maintained with input and variance causes, inclusive of all visual display boards.
Participate with manufacturing engineering in assuring on time delivery to customers or other departments (internal customers) through Kaizen processes.
Effectively lead daily Kaizen activities and document.
Conduct continuous level load scheduling
Coordinate material scheduling and kitting to assure no shortages to the lines
Maintain 6S throughout the shift and Operator PM checklists
Maintain a well-prepared absenteeism representative
Implement and sustain Standard work procedures and practices as a key activity---also sustain Visual Boards and Controls.
What are the basic qualifications?
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Over 3 years related experience.
What are the preferred qualifications?
2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
AS400 experience preferred
To be a great fit for the role
Flexibility
Mechanical aptitude
Quick study
Problem solving
Prioritization
Detail orientation
Time management
Interpersonal skills
Organizational abilities
Leadership traits
Safety 1st orientation
High performer
Attention to detail while successfully multitasking and maintaining high levels of accuracy, quality and productivity
Analytical reasoning/problem solving skills
Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions and decimals
Good communication skills
Understanding of 6S
Ability to read and understand all job specifications
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time
Ability to reach with arms and hands; bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl as well as the