Plant Manager - Lenti, Zala

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Plant Manager - Lenti, Zala to join our growing team.

Lead with Presence. Inspire with Purpose. Deliver with Impact.

Are you an experienced and people-oriented leader who thrives on being present where it matters most – on the shopfloor?

Someone who empowers employees through coaching, supports them hands-on when needed, and always leads by example?

If so, we’d love to meet you.

At our Lenti production site, we are looking for a leadership personality with a strong sense of ownership and a genuine passion for developing people and operations.

This is your opportunity to take full responsibility for driving performance, progress, and a positive culture – with visibility, empathy, and execution power.

Your Responsibilities – Strategic. Operational. Hands-On.

• Manage and steer all strategic, tactical, and operational processes at our Lenti site (approx. 140 employees) to ensure efficient and effective plant operations
• Achieve annual goals in line with budget agreements and company objectives
• Lead and develop operational teams with full disciplinary and functional responsibility
• Be regularly present on the shopfloor – coach, support, and guide your teams in daily operations
• Actively step in and get involved in special situations – your team sees you lead by doing
• Drive and oversee production projects in close collaboration with European JELD-WEN matrix functions and sites
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards, especially regarding EHS and warehouse operations
• Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives as part of global programs
• Develop and retain essential skills and knowledge within your area of responsibility

Your Profile 

• Degree in Engineering or Business Administration (University or University of Applied Sciences)
• Additional training in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or General Management is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a comparable leadership role, ideally in the wood processing industry and matrix organizations
• Proven track record in developing technology strategies and managing complex, large-scale projects
• Fluent in Hungarian and English (German is an advantage)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire and influence others
• Structured, solution-focused, and results-driven approach
• Solid working knowledge of ERP systems (production planning modules) and MS Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Why JELD-WEN?

We offer you a leadership role with real impact – where you shape the future, drive excellence, and lead people to success.

Join a global organization with strong values, collaborative spirit, and exciting development opportunities.

Apply now and lead the way forward.

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. 

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.

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