Plant Manager

External Job Description

Purpose of the Role

As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing all plant operations. This position has the overall responsibility for production at their respective manufacturing facility, and for driving JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), including, but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement for their respective product line. You will report directly to the Senior Operations Director. This is an onsite role and based in Oceanside, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all plant operations in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and Key Performance Indicators
• Coordinates all plant activities by working with Production and Departmental Managers to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost-effective manner using LEAN manufacturing processes
• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for safety, production, and quality standards
• Works with R&D and Engineering in developing scope of work/specs
• Direct and manage all plant operations in accordance with KPI’s
• Develops, controls and implements the plant budget to maximize profits by utilizing SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI initiatives
• Implements cost-effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages and manages capital asset/projects
• Work with R&D and support departments in testing and implementing new materials and product lines
• Coordinates plant and production activities through strategic planning with Director of Operations and the VPO, to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are aligned in accordance with KPI’s
• Oversee the implementation of safety and preventative maintenance programs, driving safety procedures, and plant cleanliness
• Incorporates shop floor organization with applicable Process Engineering personnel, to ensure production processes are effective
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively
• Ability to read/interpret product drawings and schematics
• Ability to coach/mentor managerial personnel, and instill cultural values in all plant personnel
• Superior motivational skills, ability to train, and drive CI methods
• Travel up to 15% +/-

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field or Associate’s degree in a related field with 10 years’ experience in a managerial capacity at JELD-WEN may be substituted for advanced degrees or an equivalent combination of education/experience at the discretion of management 
• 7-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the sawmill and millwork industry
• Strong knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems, and standards
• Advanced leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and drive manufacturing process improvement techniques through the production process
• Advanced knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• LEAN manufacturing and production process experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other applicable software applications
• Strong knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of management principles and practices
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and purchasing

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