Continuous Improvement Coordinator

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

SUMMARY OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:

Under direct supervision, the JCI Manager, the CI Coordinator will help facilitate and Coordinator plant continuous improvement efforts utilizing LEAN manufacturing concepts and tools. The CI Coordinator will analyze, track, and communicate key performance indicators using corporate management systems.  The position will facilitate root cause analysis workshops aimed at identifying and eliminating waste, reducing downtime, and improving business processes. The CI Coordinator will support operational efforts to raise productivity and efficiency throughout the plant.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator provides process improvement support with a goal of delivering value to JELD-WEN Door Systems.  This position will assist, Coordinator, plan, and coordinate continuous improvement activities. The CI Coordinator will work with Production and Group Managers to reduce organizational barriers and improve the flow of operations, improve business results and operational objectives. The CI Coordinator shall:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Provide support with reporting and publishing KPI’s.
• Take ownership of assigned change initiatives throughout project delivery.
• Work with other team members and value streams to devise new support. materials revised processes, practices, to include training, reporting, and systems enhancements.
• Set up standard work on best practices and training resources when necessary.
• Train and mentor other associates on lean concepts throughout the organization.
• Assist with departmental improvements related to continuous improvement.
• Attend and participate in Quarterly JCI Training and Project Meetings during Inventory or as scheduled by the JCI Manager.

This position is classed as office staff but 50% to 60% of the roles time will be spent on the floor assisting with projects and process improvement efforts. Upon business need, this role may require off-shift support.  This is an important role in the plant’s day-to-day operations. The person working in this role will be expected to take on tasks with enthusiasm and the ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative, but not all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be reviewed and considered on a case-by case basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes, cleaning solutions, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises. All safety protocols including OSHA guidelines as mentioned above are mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

High School Diploma or GED; Minimum of 2 years of continuous improvement experience at a JELD-WEN plant or comparable facility in manufacturing;   Must have good verbal and written communication skills and multi-tasking abilities; Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and other appropriate JELD-WEN software  computer programs and applications; Must have the ability and motivation to learn;  Must be able to lift up to approximately 20+/- lbs.; Be very energetic and enthusiastic with a positive attitude with employees, management and customers; Must be able to receive frequent supervision;  Must have the ability to work in an fast paced office and/or manufacturing environment; Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and be dependable;  Be a team player; Be results driven; Must recognize unsafe conditions and take appropriate action on same to ensure the safety of themselves and others in the building and facility;. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Please note that this position description/job title is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. These duties may change at any time with reasonable notice to the employee at the discretion of management.

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.