Manager P2, Materials

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:        Manager, Materials

Location:        Chester, VA 

What we’re looking for:

Manages the control, accuracy, storage and replenishment of materials within the production facility and external stocking locations.  Develops and implements visual management systems throughout supermarket, receiving, and cell locations.  Uses data to help compile and analyze information used in developing the plan for every part (PFEP). Audits, analyzes and reports on adherence, constraints and issues that may impact the success of implementation with forward thinking solution-based problem solving applied. This position will have 3-5 direct reports.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Leads Materials and Receiving teams in plant 2.
• Develops, implements, and maintains optimum material flow technologies.
• Create visual representations of material flow and design optimum PFEP, to create optimal flow through the three facilities.
• Tracks inventory trends and reports to management on root cause analysis and problem-solving strategies. A primary objective is to ensure effective systems are in place to maximize material flow and minimize expenses to the Company
• Bridge between purchasing, scheduling and production planning to ensure material is available in the right production sequence.
• Partner with departments to mitigate shortages.
• Partner with engineering to identify alternate materials if delivery would delay production or lead to an increase in excess inventory.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience working in materials / materials management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with LEAN material control systems.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain management
• Experience leading a team.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with employees at all levels of an organization.
• Customer-oriented mindset; ability to make and maintain good relationships with vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Business acumen and a passion for making a difference in business.
• The ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and drive a sustainable resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to act as a catalyst for building organizational effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and knowledge of MRP with a demonstrated understanding of purchasing practices, supply chain management practices, bills of material, print reading, and knowledge of material control.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities and quickly adapt in a fast-paced high-energy environment.

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, or kneeling
• Must be able to lift with or without mechanical aids on a recurring basis (up to 50 lbs.)
• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.

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 for all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially 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

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $98,000.00 - $120,000.00                                            

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.

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