Production Operations Associate Jobs in Atlanta, GA

ur 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 & Sustainability 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:  Supervisor, Production – Fabrication Operations

Location:  Conyers, GA             

What we’re looking for:

The Supervisor, Production – Fabrication Operations provides frontline leadership to team leads and a team of hourly associates within Sheet Metal Forming and Machine Operations/Tube Fabrication. This role is responsible for ensuring production is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality and delivery expectations.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Lead daily production execution across fabrication processes for sheet metal forming (laser and punch turrets, sheet metal shears and press brakes) and tube and pipe fabrication (tube bending, collaring/hole pulling, and saws).
• Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and accountability for team leaders and hourly production associates to ensure safe and effective work execution.
• Maintain production schedules and ensure achievement of quality, productivity, and delivery performance targets.
• Develop, implement, and audit standard work while supporting training effectiveness and associate skill development.
• Enforce safety rules, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for associates, equipment, and facility operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including labor productivity improvement, waste reduction, and structured root cause problem solving.
• Partner with Planning, Materials, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and other support functions to resolve operational issues and maintain production flow.
• Monitor labor performance and operational data to identify productivity trends and implement corrective actions.
• Support workforce management activities including hiring participation, skills matrix maintenance, staffing adjustments, attendance management, and overtime planning.
• Ensure effective inventory control practices for fabrication raw materials and work-in-process.
• Maintain accurate administrative processes including timekeeping documentation and performance tracking.
• Communicate performance expectations clearly and reinforce accountability while fostering positive morale and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership position (team lead, team captain, supervisor, shift lead, etc.)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.  

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Two years’ experience with 5S, 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.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Resourcefulness
• Directs Work
• Plans and Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Manages Conflict
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Values Differences
• Builds Effective Teams
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Engagement
• Organizational Savvy
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness

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.