Job Description

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift to join our growing team.

External Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) 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, SQDCI, and Continuous Improvement (CI’s) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, Value Stream Manager, and other managerial personnel, inclusive of corporate goals and objectives
• Assist the Plant Manager and Value Stream 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in a related field and 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 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
• 7-10 years of applicable work experience in the window and door industry, to be determined by plant management
• Knowledge of raw materials, preferably for door and window applications
• Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, OTD, TPS, CI methodologies and activities
• 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 manner
• Strong ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training on CI methods and initiatives to subordinates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy
• Basic understanding of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and overall corporate goals and objectives, and KPI’s
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Travel is primarily local during the business day
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

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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 corporate.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. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.

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.