Group Mgr

JELD-WEN is currently seeking an Group Mgr to join our growing team. 

The Opportunity

Responsible for implementing, managing, and completing all production operations and assigning personnel accomplishing work results. The group managers are key drivers of JELD-WEN’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI), including but not limited to, SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and Continuous Improvement (CI’S) activities and initiatives in direct support of JELDWENS mission statement. This is a 2nd shift opportunity (3:00pm - 11:30pm) and 4 10 hour shifts.

What You Will Do

• Manage and implement the activities on the production floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELDWEN’s mission statement.
• Responsible for providing direct leadership to team leader and their subordinates in their assigned areas of production in support of plant operations, goals and objectives.
• Responsible to serve as a liaison between upper management and the hourly employees to ensure effective communication up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Supervise and support all production operations, and drives SQDCI, TPS, OTD, and CI activities and initiatives during the process.
• Develop and manage team member’s performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality control standards in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Provide leadership trainings to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives in accordance with JELDWENS’s Mission statement.
• Assist in developing, and implementing safety awareness programs, communicating safety issues, correcting safety related problems, and assist in investigations into safety issues as needed and as directed.
• Conduct performance evaluations of staff and assist in proactive actions of subordinate personnel on an annual, biannual, or on an as needed basis.

May perform other or specified duties as directed by the Plant Manager, Office Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or associate Degree in a related field and one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the window and door industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, to be determined by plant management5+ years shipping and/or logistics experience to include managing a high volume, made to order product.  
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem solving skills, and the ability to drive process improvement techniques throughout the shipping process in a skillful and deliberate manner. 
• Strong team skills, including the ability to coach and develop work teams and provide appropriate training on CI methods and initiatives to subordinates. 
• The ability to motivate/empower others, and resolve conflict, and possess a basic understanding of management principles and concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities daily.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally team lifting anything exceeding 50 pounds

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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.