Manager, Material

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 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:  Manager, Materials 

Location:  Richmond, VA       

What we are looking for:

Reporting to the Material Flow & Inventory Manager, the Manager, Material is responsible for managing 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.  Reporting to this role will be 50 associates and 2 supervisors.

What you will 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.
• Manage vendor relationships ensuring supplier managed inventory systems are operating properly.
• Utilize ERP system to provide data on demand history and usage for use in the parts plan.
• Calculate and maintain optimal inventory levels to support safety stock needed to absorb demand variation while supporting inventory turns objectives.
• Help create SOP's and standard work
• Trains, coaches and mentors the entire team on the process, SOP's, audit results, etc.

What are the basic qualifications?

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

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Associate or 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.
• APICS or ISM Certification preferred

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 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

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.