Continuous Improvement Specialist

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our growing team. 

THE ROLE:

JELD-WEN continuous Improvement “JCI” focuses on concepts, systems, and tools. The continuous improvement tools and process improvement techniques are proven in achieving business excellence on a worldwide scale. “JCI” is built by JELD-WEN associates, reflecting our diverse experiences in continuous improvement, at world-class organizations. Under the guidance of the Regional JELD-WEN continuous Improvement “JCI” Manager, the Multi-site “JCI” Plant leader will facilitate and teach CI initiatives designed to eliminate waste and non-value-added activities and improve performance in People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory. This position will teach, coach, and facilitate improvements using “JCI” concepts across their defined plants.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Works directly under Regional JCI Manager as an understudy learning to execute our “All In Business Transformation”.
• Work with local plant teams in analyzing key performance indicators to ensure improvement efforts are strategically aligned and adding value to the bottom line.
• Work with multiple manufacturing sites to coach/develop plant “JCI” resources and leaders to support the growth in capability (skills, culture and coaching Kata) for sustaining continuous improvement.
• This position will facilitate and co-facilitate various Continuous Improvement related workshops, training events, projects/Kaizen events Value Stream Mapping, process flow charts, line balancing and other “JCI” tools for improvement results that can be leveraged across plants and product lines.
• Ensures that “JCI” training, tools, assessments, and resources are available to employees at all levels and are being utilized appropriately and effectively across plants and functions.
• Provide progress reporting Regional JCI Manager for tracking results to strategic plans and KPI’s.
• Coach the process of developing and deploying effective standard work practices across the plant. Share and reapply proven methods across locations as appropriate.
• Work across business practices to remove barriers and streamline processes by understanding internal and external customer requirements.
• Manage stand alone projects that are assigned by the Regional “CI” manger to support the growth and improvement at the plant level.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Basic understanding of Lean Transformations in manufacturing operations, educating others on Lean principles and deployment planning.
• Hands on manufacturing experience using modern Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPS, Kanban, PSQDCI, A3 thinking,5S, Six Sigma etc.). 
• Basic Microsoft Office and applicable JELD-WEN software applications required.
• Ability to plan and carry out projects independently while working effectively in a diverse work group.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to write reports, procedures, correspondences.

• Demonstrated leadership skills to influence those that you work with and around.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thought processes to develop, recommend and implement strategies and programs that address plant and corporate objectives.
• Taking a true mentorship stance for all team members at all levels that we work in.
• Ability to work and operate under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities. 
• Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials.
• Confirm quality is evident in daily work-delivering high quality product that meets all customer and quality specifications.  
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy to include regional offices.
• 5 years relevant experience

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in Continuous Improvement and Lean.  Determined by hiring manager.
• Green Belt in LSS desired.

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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.