Group Lead

We Make Doors – Where they lead is up to you…

JELD-WEN 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. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities.  Positions available for Group Lead to assist our team in providing value-added goods and services to our customers.

Depending on assignment, our team members may do any of the following duties: 

• Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned to designated shift
• Coordinates work activities with management
• Participate in Continuous Improvement processes, such as SQDCI Board & Gemba Walks
• Read and interpret production schedule
• Ensure security of facilities during designated shift hours
• Ensure all safety, manufacturing, and quality procedures are followed
• Enable effective communications between management and operators
• Train new employees and coach existing employees
• Investigate and report all incidents
• Other general warehouse duties as needed
• Inspect incoming loads
• Check shipping documents for correct customer information
• Perform start of shift preventative maintenance inspection
• Assist in inventory cycle counts as needed
• Material preparation and material handling
• Staging and packaging finished product for delivery
• Other general warehouse duties as needed

Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment is preferred but not required.

What we offer

• A safe, challenging & fast-paced working environment.
• Competitive Benefits, including Paid Time Off starting at 120 hr. accrual rate, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k and Tuition Reimbursement, 8 paid holidays.

• Opportunities to cross-train, enhance your skillset and advance your career - Competitive wages, increasing with experience.  Off-shift premium pay.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. 

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.