Production Planning Specialist

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

Summary

The Production Planning Specialist is responsible for the plant production planning function. A successful candidate will be responsible for identifying orders that have special scheduling requirements, completing the schedule batch and build functions all sales orders. Candidate will also be tasked with directing the printing and sorting of all schedule related production material. Must have the ability to complete day-to-day tasks without immediate supervision, while escalating issues, seeking input from production leadership, and providing guidance reports to the production and plant leadership teams.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares production scheduling special needs orders
• Alters schedules to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts to customer orders
• Assists with manual adjustments in Titan of all scrap data
• Timely responses to internal teams’ questions
• Prepares production paperwork and other supporting material to production floor
• Assist in other duties as requested by Managers
• Communicates changes in production already in process to all necessary team members

Desired Skills:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic individual
• Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning
• Independent worker

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Product and service knowledge, comprehension of material and process flow
• Extensive computer skills, especially with Excel & TITAN
• Detail and prioritization skills
• Solid understanding of wood window and door products

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. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program. 

Expected pay for this role is between $22.69 to $37.83 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications. 

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.