Production Manager

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Manager to join our growing team.

The Opportunity

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in managing all production operations and shop activities. This position directs and guides the Group Managers and is a key driver of JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), including, but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI’s) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement. You will report directly to the Plant Manager.

This is an onsite role and is based in our Rantoul, IL facility.

What You Will Do

• Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position will manage the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement and KPI’s.
• This position will supervise all production operations including, but not limited to, Machining, Assembly, Facility and Production Support, Material Handling and Maintenance in support of plant operations, and corporate goals and objectives.
• Coordinate plant activities as directed by the Plant Manager, through planning with the Group Managers, and function as a liaison between plant managers and the rank-and-file hourly employees up and down the organizational hierarchy.  
• Plan, schedule and coordinate plant activities to include fulfilling sales orders, shipping and receiving, meeting JIT inventory requirements, and delivered manufactured products in a timely fashion utilizing SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and initiatives during the process.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets and KPI’s.
• Assist the Plant Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards working with CI teams.
• Assist in controlling/minimizing labor overtime, premium freight/repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment. Recommend to the Plant Manager, Engineering, and R&D the need for new equipment/facilities as needed.
• Provides leadership and training to Group Managers and other plant personnel to meet corporate KPI’s and CI goals and objectives.
• Ensures shop floor organization, production fluidity, safety, and plant cleanliness, and implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs as needed.
• Assist the Plant Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards, and is the driving force behind SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Proactively and develops and manages team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives in accordance with JELD-WEN’s Mission Statement.
• May perform other or specified duties as directed by the Plant Manager.

 Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering and/or and extensive experience in a supervisory capacity in wood manufacturing or related composite wood products industry.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials in wood manufacturing or related composite wood products industry, and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, OTD, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and activities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production related schematics.
• Basic knowledge of business, finance, quality control systems and standards.
• Superb leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive manufacturing process improvement techniques throughout the production process in a skillful and deliberate manner.  
• Advanced knowledge wood production machines and tools.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities daily.
• Knowledge of plant/OSHA health and safety standards and compliance.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars, training, and other facilities.(Less than 10% Travel)

 How You Stand Out

• Excellent team skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training on CI methods and initiatives to subordinates.
•  Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications used on the plant floor and in production processes.
• Superior motivational skills to empower others, and to resolve conflict.
• Must possess a sound understanding of management principles and concepts.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of JELD-WEN’s Values Statement and overall corporate goals and objectives, and the ability to drive same at their respective plant locale.

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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.