Group Lead

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Team Lead Maintenance 2nd Shift 

Reports To: Group Manager Maintenance 

OUR COMPANY 

JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD), founded in 1960, is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 21,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.  

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples’ workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives. 

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities. 

THE ROLE  

The Maintenance Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of equipment, machinery, and facilities within the organization.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide strong leadership to the maintenance team, including technicians and support staff. 
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback. 
• Understanding the principles of preventive maintenance and the ability to develop and implement maintenance plans is essential to ensure the longevity of industrial equipment.  
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all equipment and facilities. 
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production downtime. 
• Oversee the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment. 
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and services. 
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance history and repairs. 
• Monitor and control expenses to ensure budget adherence. 
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality. 
• Manage and optimize the inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies. 
• Establish reorder points and ensure timely replenishment of critical items. 
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a safe working environment. 
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards. 
• Conduct regular safety audits and address any identified issues. 
• Identify training needs for maintenance team members. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. 
• Foster a learning culture within the maintenance department. 
• Identify opportunities to optimize maintenance processes and increase efficiency. 
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and expenditures. 
• Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects. 
• Must be able to work in a TEAM environment and offer Suggestions to improve SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY, COST and INVENTORY  

 Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Strong technical skills are vital, including the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of industrial equipment and machinery.
• The ability to identify and resolve complex technical problems is crucial. Industrial maintenance leads often encounter unexpected issues that require creative solutions.
• Effective communication skills are needed to convey instructions, report maintenance issues, and collaborate with other departments. This includes both verbal and written communication.
• Organization To manage maintenance schedules, resources, and inventory effectively, an industrial maintenance lead should be highly organized.
• Project management skills are essential for planning, budgeting, and executing these projects successfully.
• Proficiency in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other software tools for scheduling, inventory management, and record-keeping is often required.
• Understanding the principles of preventive maintenance and the ability to develop and implement maintenance plans is essential to ensure the longevity of industrial equipment.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. 

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

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. 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 jeld-wen.com.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’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.