Group Lead

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Group Lead to join our growing team.

American Building Supply (ABS), a subsidiary of Jeld Wen, and one of the Nation’s largest wholesale suppliers of Doors, Door Hardware, Windows, and Millwork, currently has a position available for a Group Lead – Production to assist our Manufacturing division in providing value-added goods and services to our customers.

Summary / Objective  

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Manager the Lead is responsible in leading the team at start up (cover previous day’s results, needs of our area, targets for the day/week and ensure stretches are complete). Support one or more areas such as:  Warehouse, Shipping, Assembly and/or Final Processing.  Participates in the planning, scheduling, manufacturing of doors, shipping and/or warehouse area.  Update and be prepared to present your areas SQDCI boards at Gemba. Assist with engagement plans for the team.   

Essential functions 

·         Ensure hour x hour boards are kept up. Hour x hour actions will be driven by missed goals and opportunities, those actions will be listed on the SQDCI boards, Pareto actions and drive RAIL’s from tallest poles. 

·         Maintain a safe working environment.  Hold self and other associates accountable to JELD-WEN policies and procedures. 

·         Begin work 15 minutes prior to shift with the expectation to gather necessary information from all pertinent departments necessary to plan for the day. 

·         Breaks must be taken in a timely manner to comply with local and state laws. 

·         5S Tracked and improvement activities maintained. 

   Ensure schedule is adhered to and any issues are escalated to Group Manager.   

·         Breaks, lunch times and tracking of excessive time away from workstations for your team will fall under your responsibility to escalate.   

·         Follow escalation process.  Communicate when a manufacturing line has been shut down for 30 minutes or more 

·         Responsible at the end of the shift for: 

o    Assisting Group Manager with daily reports as needed 

o    Update schedule attainment board and SQDCI board 

·         Communicate professionally and respectfully with all personnel. 

·         Maintain cross training matrix for Team. 

·         Celebrate wins with the team. 

·         Share associate achievements with Supervisor and recommend rewards. 

·         Conforms with safety regulations per plant policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.  

·         Reports unsafe conditions immediately to appropriate supervision. 

·         Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

Competencies 

·         Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on professional business demeanor, communication and customer service. 

·         Proficiency in Microsoft office, specifically Excel and Word; comfortable with calendar management and email in Outlook. 

·         Strong organizational skills. 

·         Superior attention to detail and commitment to accuracy for data entry with timely follow through. 

·         Keen understanding of confidentiality; ability to manage sensitive information with tact and discretion. 

·         Prioritization, project coordination and collaboration skills required 

Supervisory responsibilities: NA 

Work environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises.  

All safety protocols including OSHA guidelines as mentioned above are mandatory.  

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 frequently required to stand or walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be reviewed and considered on a case-by case basis.  

Travel required:      NA 

 Required education and experience. 

Qualifications: 

·         High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; 

·         At least 5 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse and/or shipping environment or a combination of experience and education. 

·         At least 2 years of Lead or Supervisor experience or equivalent experience 

·         Systemic problem solver uses logic to resolve root cause problems.   

·         Strong written and oral communication skills 

·         Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office) 

·         Must have the ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality together with a clear vision of business needs. 

 Affirmative Action/EEO statement  

JELD-WEN is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. To ensure the safety and health of our employees, JELD-WEN maintains a drug-free work environment.  

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

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 $30,03 to $33,20  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...