Job Details
JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our growing team.
Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager, the Group Manager is responsible for managing and implementing all production operations and shop activities. Working also with the Plant and Assistant Plant Manager s where applicable, The Planning and Scheduling duties involve balancing supply and demand at the mix level specializing in implementing best practices. Responsible for creating, executing, and monitoring a scheduling management system.
This position is based onisite at our facility in Towanda, PA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Department Manager, this position will manage and implement the activities on the shop floor, following established procedures and approved processes consistent with JELD-WEN s Mission Statement.
- This position will work with Lead employees and is responsible for providing direct leadership to some Lead employees and their subordinates in their assigned areas of production in support of plant operations, goals, and objectives.
- Position acts as a Liaison between upper management and the rank-and-file hourly employees providing timely feedback up and down the organizational hierarchy.
- Proactively and regularly develops and manages team member s performance and capabilities, based upon company Key Performance Indicators (KPI s).
- Assures team activities, equipment, facilities, and personnel are operated and maintained in a manner consistent with plant production goals and objectives, as established by the Plant Manager, Production Manager, and other managerial personnel, inclusive of corporate goals and objectives.
- Assist the Plant Manager and Department Manager in establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality control standards in accordance with SQDCI, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
- Provides leadership and training to accomplish plant/company goals and objectives in accordance with JELD-WEN s Mission Statement.
- Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
- Assists in development, and implements safety awareness programs, communicates safety issues, corrects safety related problems, and assists in investigations into safety related issues as needed and as directed.
- Assists in the performance evaluations of staff and assists in proactive actions of subordinate personnel on an annual, bi-annual, or on an as needed basis.
- May perform other or specified duties as directed by the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel.
- Collaborates with various departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve customer needs
- Schedule demand based on the product mix and provide accurate lead times to sales department
- Manage load leveling and bottlenecks for more accurate scheduling
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate s Degree in a related field and one (1) to three (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, to be determined by plant management.
- Some related college work and five (5) to seven (7) years of applicable work experience, to be determined by plant management.
- Knowledge of raw materials, preferably for door and window applications.
- Fundamental knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, OTD, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy.
- Strong knowledge of door and window production machines and tools.
- Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities daily.
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.
About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN 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. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., the company operates facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 18,000 people. Since 1960, the JELD-WEN team has been committed to making quality products that create safe and sustainable environments for customers, associates and local communities. 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 jeld-wen.com.
In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America 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 receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. 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 $67,500.00 to $112,500.00 per year 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.