Manufacturing Group Leader

Our Story:

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 Climate & Sustainable Technologies 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:   Manufacturing Group Leader

Location:   Centerville, IA

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Group Leader to own direct supervision and motivation of employee teams with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity. Expectations include accountability for targeted, measurable, and sustainable improvements across assigned operations through co-owning strategy and tactical execution of site initiatives while driving team empowerment for results through use of Daily Management and Standard Work. The role will provide people and process leadership for assigned value stream and/or departments; will hold self and others accountable, function as role model and provide honest and frequent feedback as part of team development. Candidates will be expected to build & foster a business environment that embraces Kaizen / Continuous Improvement (CI) and structured problem solving as a key to the company’s ongoing growth and success. The position is part of operations and will directly report to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities of this role:

How: Communication / Teamwork / Relationships:

• Active listening


• Courageous, ethical, tactful, cooperative, team builder


• Respectful of and trusted by others


• Project a positive, solution-seeking attitude in all business interactions


• Demonstrate commitment to the entire business/organization/policies/procedures


• Recognize organizational roadblocks and be able to use and coach Change Management techniques to navigate towards solutions


• Student of self-development and willingness to develop others


• Ability to delegate by assigning responsibilities, schedules, and action plans


• Sets clear expectations and holds self and others accountable


• Motivate others to engage, support, and share vision and OPEX road map


• Communicate clearly and effectively across various levels within the organization


• Share policies & procedures with team members


• Champion for Change


• Prompt responses and decisive actions


• Lead by example

What: 0Dover OPEX, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) & Daily Management (DM):

• Tier 1 Daily Management, engagement, and accountability to meet KPI goals


• Team Accountability for “Zero Harm” / environmental health & safety ambitions


• 100% compliance to Safe Operating Instructions (SOI), MSDS, LOTO, PPE, etc.…)


• Proactive monthly Job Safety Analysis (JSA) risk reduction


• Full Investigation and gap closure for any near miss or injury


• Proactive updates to Kamishibai based on gaps identified through observations or data


• Accountability for “Zero-defect“ ambitions


• Accountability for root cause investigation, implementation, and gap closure


• Formally and informally coaching others to identify and take action to reduce waste


• Leading / Co-Leading facility and operations upgrades or enhancements


• Forming, leading & participating on cross-functional teams


• Using and coaching data-based decision making and problem-solving


• Leading & participating in lean conversion actions


• Serve as trainer/facilitator when necessary


• Own cross-training & staffing: right people, right skillsets, right jobs


• Coach for success and cascade team and individual recognition in timely manner


• Willingness to deliver timely progressive disciplinary action per company guidelines


• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ideally 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience: will consider all candidates with relevant bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience that meet the expectations of the job.


• Strong Computer & MS Office Skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Lean Manufacturing experience (5S, VSM, Kaizen, PSP, DM, LSW, Poke-Yoke, etc.)


• Experience leading or facilitating Kaizens through a Lean OPEX conversion


• Experience with Project and Change Management tools


• Experience as a leader, manager, or supervisor of people


• Strong listening, coaching and communication skillset


• Experience with Project and Change Management tools


• Cross functional experience in Operations / Material Flow / Supply Chain Mgmt. / Customer Support / Accounting / Product Development / Design / Quality

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit


• Winning Through Customers


• Respects and Values People


• Expectations for Results


• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• 401k Retirement Plan


• Flexible Spending


• Paid Holidays

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.