Job Description

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations to join our growing team.
External
The Role
Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Group Manager is responsible for managing and implementing all production operations and shop activities. Working also with the Plant and Assistant Plant Manager's where applicable, this position is a key driver of JELD-WEN's Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), including, but not limited to, PSQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI's) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN's Mission Statement.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position will manage and implement the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN's Mission Statement.
• This position will work with "Lead" employees and is responsible for providing direct leadership/development to some "Lead" employees and their subordinates in their assigned areas of production in support of plant operations, goals and objectives.
• Position acts as a Liaison between upper management and the rank and file hourly employees providing timely feedback up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• This position directly supervises all production and production support operations, and drives PSQDCI, TPS, OTD and CI activities and initiatives during the process.
• Assures team activities, equipment, facilities, and personnel are operated and maintained in a manner consistent with plant production goals and objectives, as established by the Plant Manager, Production Manager, and other managerial personnel, inclusive of corporate goals and objectives.
• Assist the Plant Manager and Production Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards in accordance with PSQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, and/or make recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant and Production Managers when necessary, in conjunction with CI initiatives, goals/objectives.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of raw materials, preferably for door and window applications.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive manufacturing process improvement techniques throughout the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Strong knowledge of door and window production machines and tools.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field and one 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, to be determined by plant management.
• Some related college work and 5-7 years of applicable work experience, to be determined by plant management.

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Internal
The Role
Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Group Manager is responsible for managing and implementing all production operations and shop activities. Working also with the Plant and Assistant Plant Manager's where applicable, this position is a key driver of JELD-WEN's Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), including, but not limited to, PSQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI's) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN's Mission Statement.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position will manage and implement the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN's Mission Statement.
• This position will work with "Lead" employees and is responsible for providing direct leadership/development to some "Lead" employees and their subordinates in their assigned areas of production in support of plant operations, goals and objectives.
• Position acts as a Liaison between upper management and the rank and file hourly employees providing timely feedback up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• This position directly supervises all production and production support operations, and drives PSQDCI, TPS, OTD and CI activities and initiatives during the process.
• Assures team activities, equipment, facilities, and personnel are operated and maintained in a manner consistent with plant production goals and objectives, as established by the Plant Manager, Production Manager, and other managerial personnel, inclusive of corporate goals and objectives.
• Assist the Plant Manager and Production Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards in accordance with PSQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, and/or make recommendations and adjustments to plant facilities and equipment to the Plant and Production Managers when necessary, in conjunction with CI initiatives, goals/objectives.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of raw materials, preferably for door and window applications.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive manufacturing process improvement techniques throughout the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Strong knowledge of door and window production machines and tools.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field and one 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, to be determined by plant management.
• Some related college work and 5-7 years of applicable work experience, to be determined by plant management.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI(TM) in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit or follow .
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.?
Expected pay for this role is between $69,500.00 to $115,800.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.?
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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