Maintenance Supervisor 1st Shift

Dover · Colonial Heights, VA

Level: Supervisor
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 4+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 24 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Dover (industrial) in Colonial Heights, VA. Hires and trains maintenance department staff.

They ask for: 4+ years
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, PLC, Robotics, Painting / coating

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How this role compares

Against 33 other live reliability postings in Virginia.

Experience asked: Typical (4+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 47%
Welding 44%
SAP 26%
Root cause 24%
✓ PLC 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, 5S, Robotics, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Dover
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This plant: Dover in Colonial Heights

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What you will be responsible for in this role

· Hires and trains maintenance department staff.

· Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of maintenance staff.

· Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

· Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department.

· Evaluates systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.

· Assesses building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules.

· Develop maintenance procedures and schedules.

· Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

· Assists with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

· Experience of metal fabrication processes such as laser cutting, bending, roll forming, and die punching.

· Experience in powder coating, conveyor systems

· Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.

· Ability to plan maintenance schedules for building systems.

· Excellent supervisory skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

What are the basic qualifications?

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Minimum 4 years’ experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.)

· At least five years of maintenance experience required.

· Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

What are the preferred qualifications?

· Two years’ experience with 5S/6S, Lean/Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

· Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Able to interact and work effectively with employees at levels of the organization.

· Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Must be willing to work extended and/or weekend hours when required.

· 10 + years of Maintenance Leadership

· Experience in robotics (Fanuc) and PLC Programming with Allen Bradley systems

· 3 + years of experience in powder coating, conveyor systems

To be a great fit for the role, you should have the following competencies:

· Customer Focus

· Resourcefulness

· Directs Work

· Plans and Aligns

· Ensures Accountability

· Drives Results

· Collaborates

· Manages Conflict

· Values Differences

· Builds Effective Teams

· Communicates Effectively

· Drives Engagement

· Instills Trust

· Demonstrates Self-Awareness

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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.

Our Story

DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

Job Title: Supervisor, Maintenance

Location: Richmond, VA

What we are looking for

The Supervisor, Maintenance provides leadership to team leaders and a team of hourly skilled employees, ensuring the team meets repairs safely, on time, and to established quality standards. This position will be responsible for routine maintenance support to the operations departments in a highly automated environment.

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