Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader in door manufacturing? Do you have experience managing team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to be part of a business undergoing transformation and growth?

Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith – the European flagship for UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is a pivotal time to join us.

We’re currently recruiting a Lead Operative for our Assembly team.

With the launch of our brand new 3rd line, we’re expanding our capabilities and driving operational excellence. As a Lead Operative, you’ll be at the heart of this journey – leading your team, championing safety, and delivering outstanding results.

Location: Penrith, CA11
Shifts: Rotating 3-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am)
Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus BH, up to 7.5% pension, Medicash health plan, and career development opportunities

Pay rates:

• Early Shift (6am–2pm): £15.33/hour
• Late Shift (2pm–10pm): £16.25/hour
• Night Shift (10pm–6am): £17.71/hour

YOUR ROLE

We are now looking for a Lead Operative to set the standards for production and operational activities. As Lead Operative, you will lead and develop your team, remodel production activities towards world-class performance and make continuous improvement standard practice. You will inspire team members towards hitting their targets.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and manage PSQDCI Board daily
• Communicate with your team the daily results
• Encourage good practice amongst your team
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Maintaining quality checks
• Work within the specified budgets covering headcount, overtime, absence and holidays
• Cover the role of VSL in their absence
• Ensure delivery targets are met and maintained OTIF
• Work closely with VSL and VSM to control costs
• Be available for stock taking and ensure correct recording of stock levels are carried out daily

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• We are looking for someone who understands a ‘SAFETY FIRST’ culture and is able to achieve safety and quality standards
• Previous experience of organising, leading and training others
• Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable however not essential

Apply today!

Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro.

Apply now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!

For any questions, please contact our Talent Team at: penrithjobs@jeldwen.com

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™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit c orporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn

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.

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.